How do you identify RIC V Probus 499?

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

Probus Antoninianus, Salus reverse (RIC V 499)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 499

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C 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 499 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.

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 499?: RIC V Probus 499 is a Silver Antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 499.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 499?: 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 PROBVS AVG. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing right, feeding serpent held in arms with the inscription SALVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.