How do you identify RIC V Probus 204?

The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle in right hand with the inscription IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, in spread quadriga riding left, raising right hand and holding globe in right hand and whip in left hand with the inscription SOLI INVICTO. Portrait type: radiate.

Probus Antoninianus (RIC V 204)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 204

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

SOLI INVICTO

Sol, radiate, in spread quadriga riding left, raising right hand and holding globe in right hand and whip in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Probus 204 is an antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, in spread quadriga riding left, raising right hand and holding globe in right hand and whip in left hand.

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 204?: RIC V Probus 204 is a Silver Antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 204.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 204?: The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle in right hand with the inscription IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, in spread quadriga riding left, raising right hand and holding globe in right hand and whip in left hand with the inscription SOLI INVICTO. Portrait type: radiate.