How do you identify RIC V Probus 127?

The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Probus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand with the inscription SPES AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 127?

RIC V Probus 127 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.92g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Probus Antoninianus — RIC V Probus 127

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 127

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.92g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG

Bust of Probus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Probus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

SPES AVG

Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Probus 127 is an antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.92g, 23mm diameter.

About the Antoninianus

The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.

About the Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Probus 127?: RIC V Probus 127 is a Silver Antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 127.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 127?: The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Probus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand with the inscription SPES AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 127?: RIC V Probus 127 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.92g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.