What is RIC V Probus 138?

RIC V Probus 138 is a Gold Aureus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 138.

How do you identify RIC V Probus 138?

The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP PROBVS AVG. The reverse depicts Bust of Sol, radiate, draped, right with the inscription SOLI INVICTO COMITI AVG. Portrait type: helmeted.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 138?

RIC V Probus 138 was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.68g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Probus Aureus — RIC V Probus 138

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 138

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

8.68g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

helmeted

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP PROBVS AVG

Bust of Probus, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

Reverse

SOLI INVICTO COMITI AVG

Bust of Sol, radiate, draped, right

About This Type

This RIC V Probus 138 is an aureus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Bust of Sol, radiate, draped, right. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 8.68g, 21mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Probus 138?: RIC V Probus 138 is a Gold Aureus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 138.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 138?: The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP PROBVS AVG. The reverse depicts Bust of Sol, radiate, draped, right with the inscription SOLI INVICTO COMITI AVG. Portrait type: helmeted.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 138?: RIC V Probus 138 was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.68g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.