What is RIC V Probus 14?

RIC V Probus 14 is a Gold Aureus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 14.

Probus Aureus — RIC V Probus 14

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 14

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG

Bust of Probus, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRTVTI AVGVSTI

Hercules, standing right, resting right hand on hip, leaning on club with lion-skin draped over left arm

About This Type

This RIC V Probus 14 is an aureus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing right, resting right hand on hip, leaning on club with lion-skin draped over left arm.

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 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 14?: RIC V Probus 14 is a Gold Aureus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 14.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 14?: The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing right, resting right hand on hip, leaning on club with lion-skin draped over left arm with the inscription VIRTVTI AVGVSTI. Portrait type: laureate.