How do you identify RIC V Probus 156?

The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Probus, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle in right hand with the inscription IMP PROBVS AVG. The reverse depicts Probus, riding left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; at his feet, captive with the inscription ADVENTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 156?

RIC V Probus 156 was struck in Silver, standard weight 1.74g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Probus Antoninianus — RIC V Probus 156

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 156

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

1.74g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP PROBVS AVG

Bust of Probus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Probus, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle in right hand

Reverse

ADVENTVS AVG

Probus, riding left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; at his feet, captive

About This Type

This RIC V Probus 156 is an antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Probus, riding left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; at his feet, captive. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 1.74g, 19mm 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 156?: RIC V Probus 156 is a Silver Antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 156.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 156?: The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Probus, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle in right hand with the inscription IMP PROBVS AVG. The reverse depicts Probus, riding left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; at his feet, captive with the inscription ADVENTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 156?: RIC V Probus 156 was struck in Silver, standard weight 1.74g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.