What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 38?

RIC V Probus 38 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.04g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Probus Antoninianus, Mars reverse (RIC V 38)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 38

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.04g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C PROBVS P F AVG

Bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

MARS VICTOR

Mars, helmeted, in military attire, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Probus 38 is an antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, in military attire, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.04g, 24mm 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 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 38?: RIC V Probus 38 is a Silver Antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 38.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 38?: The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C PROBVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, in military attire, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand with the inscription MARS VICTOR. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 38?: RIC V Probus 38 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.04g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.