RIC V Probus 352 Probus obverse — Bust of Probus, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding sceptre surmounted by ea... Obverse
RIC V Probus 352 Probus reverse — Sol, radiate, standing front, head left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference
RIC V Probus 352
Ruler
Probus
Denomination
Antoninianus
Date
276 AD-282 AD
Mint
Ticinum
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.73g
Diameter
23mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP C PROBVS AVG CONS II

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

Reverse

CONSERVA AVG or CONSERVAT AVG

Sol, radiate, standing front, head left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Probus 352 is an antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, standing front, head left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.73g, 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 Ticinum Mint

Ticinum (modern Pavia, Italy) was a Roman mint active from the late third through the mid-fourth century. It was one of several northern Italian mints established during the Tetrarchic reforms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Probus 352?
RIC V Probus 352 is a Silver Antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 352.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 352?
The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle in right hand with the inscription IMP C PROBVS AVG CONS II. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, standing front, head left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription CONSERVA AVG or CONSERVAT AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 352?
RIC V Probus 352 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.73g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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