How do you identify RIC V Probus 151?

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 Fides, draped, standing front, holding sceptre in right hand and transverse ensign in left hand with the inscription FIDES MILIT or FIDES MILITVM. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 151?

RIC V Probus 151 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.46g, diameter 22mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Probus Antoninianus — RIC V Probus 151

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 151

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.46g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

11 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

FIDES MILIT or FIDES MILITVM

Fides, draped, standing front, holding sceptre in right hand and transverse ensign in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Probus 151 is an antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing front, holding sceptre in right hand and transverse ensign in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.46g, 22mm 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 151?: RIC V Probus 151 is a Silver Antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 151.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 151?: 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 Fides, draped, standing front, holding sceptre in right hand and transverse ensign in left hand with the inscription FIDES MILIT or FIDES MILITVM. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 151?: RIC V Probus 151 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.46g, diameter 22mm, die axis 11 h, struck.