How do you identify RIC V Probus 150?

The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription AEQVITAS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 150?

RIC V Probus 150 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.91g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Probus Antoninianus — RIC V Probus 150

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 150

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.91g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG

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

Reverse

AEQVITAS AVG

Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Probus 150 is an antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.91g, 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 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 150?: RIC V Probus 150 is a Silver Antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 150.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 150?: The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription AEQVITAS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 150?: RIC V Probus 150 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.91g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.