Probus Antoninianus, Felicitas reverse (RIC V 26)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 26

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C PROBVS P F AVG

Bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FELICIT TEMP

Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Probus 26 is an antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and sceptre 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 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 26?: RIC V Probus 26 is a Silver Antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 26.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 26?: The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C PROBVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription FELICIT TEMP. Portrait type: radiate.