How do you identify RIC V Probus 166?

The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS PROBI AVG. The reverse depicts Probus, riding left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; at his feet, captive with the inscription ADVENTVS PROBI AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

Probus Antoninianus — RIC V Probus 166

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 166

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

VIRTVS PROBI AVG

Bust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

Reverse

ADVENTVS PROBI AVG

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

About This Type

This RIC V Probus 166 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.

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 166?: RIC V Probus 166 is a Silver Antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 166.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 166?: The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS PROBI AVG. The reverse depicts Probus, riding left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; at his feet, captive with the inscription ADVENTVS PROBI AVG. Portrait type: radiate.