What is RIC V Probus 140?

RIC V Probus 140 is a Gold Aureus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 140.

Probus Aureus — RIC V Probus 140

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 140

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG

Bust of Probus, laureate, cuirassed, left, seen from behind, holding spear in right hand

Reverse

VICT PROBI AVG

Roma, seated left, holding sceptre and presenting Victory to Probus, standing right; behind him, soldier, standing right, holding ensign; in background, ensign

About This Type

This RIC V Probus 140 is an aureus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Roma, seated left, holding sceptre and presenting Victory to Probus, standing right; behind him, soldier, standing right, holding ensign; in background, ensign.

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 140?: RIC V Probus 140 is a Gold Aureus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 140.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 140?: The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, laureate, cuirassed, left, seen from behind, holding spear in right hand with the inscription IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG. The reverse depicts Roma, seated left, holding sceptre and presenting Victory to Probus, standing right; behind him, soldier, standing right, holding ensign; in background, ensign with the inscription VICT PROBI AVG. Portrait type: laureate.