How do you identify RIC V Probus 491?

The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS PROBI AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PROVIDENT AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 491?

RIC V Probus 491 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.63g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Probus Antoninianus, Providentia reverse (RIC V 491)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 491

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.63g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

12 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

Reverse

PROVIDENT AVG

Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Probus 491 is an antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.63g, 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 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 491?: RIC V Probus 491 is a Silver Antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 491.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 491?: The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS PROBI AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PROVIDENT AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 491?: RIC V Probus 491 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.63g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.