RIC V Probus 194 Probus obverse — Bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right, holding spear in right hand or bust of Probus... Obverse
RIC V Probus 194 Probus reverse — Hexastyle temple, Roma seated in centre, holding Victory in right hand and sceptre in le... Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC V Probus 194
Ruler
Probus
Denomination
Antoninianus
Date
276 AD-282 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
4.4g
Diameter
23mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP C PROBVS AVG

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

Reverse

ROMAE AETERNAE

Hexastyle temple, Roma seated in centre, holding Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Probus 194 is an antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Hexastyle temple, Roma seated in centre, holding Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.4g, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Probus 194?
RIC V Probus 194 is a Silver Antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 194.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 194?
The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right, holding spear in right hand or bust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP C PROBVS AVG. The reverse depicts Hexastyle temple, Roma seated in centre, holding Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription ROMAE AETERNAE. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 194?
RIC V Probus 194 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.4g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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