How do you identify RIC V Probus 373?

The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right or 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 Hercules, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and club and lion-skin in left hand with the inscription ARCVLI PACIF or AERCVLI PACIF or ERCVLI PACIF or HERCVLI PACIF. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 373?

RIC V Probus 373 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.27g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Probus Antoninianus — RIC V Probus 373

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 373

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.27g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

ARCVLI PACIF or AERCVLI PACIF or ERCVLI PACIF or HERCVLI PACIF

Hercules, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and club and lion-skin in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Probus 373 is an antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and club and lion-skin in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.27g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Probus 373?: RIC V Probus 373 is a Silver Antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 373.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 373?: The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right or 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 Hercules, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and club and lion-skin in left hand with the inscription ARCVLI PACIF or AERCVLI PACIF or ERCVLI PACIF or HERCVLI PACIF. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 373?: RIC V Probus 373 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.27g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.