How do you identify RIC V Probus 497?

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 AVG. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing right, feeding serpent held in arms with the inscription SALVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 497?

RIC V Probus 497 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.34g, diameter 24mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Probus Antoninianus, Salus reverse (RIC V 497)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 497

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.34g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M AVR PROBVS 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

SALVS AVG

Salus, draped, standing right, feeding serpent held in arms

About This Type

This RIC V Probus 497 is an antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing right, feeding serpent held in arms. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.34g, 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 497?: RIC V Probus 497 is a Silver Antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 497.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 497?: 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 AVG. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing right, feeding serpent held in arms with the inscription SALVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 497?: RIC V Probus 497 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.34g, diameter 24mm, die axis 6 h, struck.