What is RIC V Probus 145?

RIC V Probus 145 is a Gold Aureus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 145.

Probus Aureus — RIC V Probus 145

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 145

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP PROBVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

VIRT PROBI AVG

Mars, helmeted, in military attire, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Probus 145 is an aureus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, in military attire, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.

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 145?: RIC V Probus 145 is a Gold Aureus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 145.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 145?: The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, laureate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand with the inscription IMP PROBVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, in military attire, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand with the inscription VIRT PROBI AVG. Portrait type: laureate.