How do you identify RIC V Probus 18?

The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand, sometimes seen from behind with the inscription VIRTVS PROBI AVG. The reverse depicts Abundantia, draped, standing right, emptying cornucopiae with the inscription ABVNDANTIA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

Probus Antoninianus — RIC V Probus 18

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 18

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

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, sometimes seen from behind

Reverse

ABVNDANTIA AVG

Abundantia, draped, standing right, emptying cornucopiae

About This Type

This RIC V Probus 18 is an antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Abundantia, draped, standing right, emptying cornucopiae.

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 Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Probus 18?: RIC V Probus 18 is a Silver Antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 18.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 18?: The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand, sometimes seen from behind with the inscription VIRTVS PROBI AVG. The reverse depicts Abundantia, draped, standing right, emptying cornucopiae with the inscription ABVNDANTIA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.