How do you identify RIC V Probus 481?

The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, left with the inscription VIRTVS PROBI AVG. The reverse depicts Concordia, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand with the inscription CONCORD MILIT. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 481?

RIC V Probus 481 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.54g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Probus Antoninianus — RIC V Probus 481

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 481

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.54g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

VIRTVS PROBI AVG

Bust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, left

Reverse

CONCORD MILIT

Concordia, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand

About This Type

This RIC V Probus 481 is an antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Concordia, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.54g, 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 481?: RIC V Probus 481 is a Silver Antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 481.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 481?: The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, left with the inscription VIRTVS PROBI AVG. The reverse depicts Concordia, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand with the inscription CONCORD MILIT. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 481?: RIC V Probus 481 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.54g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.