How do you identify RIC V Probus 222?

The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP PROBVS AVG. The reverse depicts Trophy between two captives with the inscription VICTORIA GERM. Portrait type: radiate.

Probus Antoninianus, Trophy reverse (RIC V 222)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 222

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP PROBVS AVG

Bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIA GERM

Trophy between two captives

About This Type

This RIC V Probus 222 is an antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Trophy between two captives.

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.

All Probus coins Rome mint All Antoninianus coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Probus 222?: RIC V Probus 222 is a Silver Antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 222.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 222?: The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP PROBVS AVG. The reverse depicts Trophy between two captives with the inscription VICTORIA GERM. Portrait type: radiate.