How do you identify RIC V Probus 401?

The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Probus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or 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 AVG. The reverse depicts Probus, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; crowned by Victory, holding palm in left hand with the inscription RESTITVT SAEC or RESTITVT SEC. Portrait type: radiate.

Probus Antoninianus — RIC V Probus 401

Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 401

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG

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

Reverse

RESTITVT SAEC or RESTITVT SEC

Probus, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; crowned by Victory, holding palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Probus 401 is an antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Probus, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; crowned by Victory, holding palm 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 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 401?: RIC V Probus 401 is a Silver Antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 401.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 401?: The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Probus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or 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 AVG. The reverse depicts Probus, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; crowned by Victory, holding palm in left hand with the inscription RESTITVT SAEC or RESTITVT SEC. Portrait type: radiate.