How do you identify RIC V Probus 516?

The obverse depicts 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 Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AVG or PAX AVGVSTI. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 516?

RIC V Probus 516 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.9g, diameter 23mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Probus Antoninianus (RIC V 516)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 516

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.9g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C PROBVS AVG

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

Reverse

PAX AVG or PAX AVGVSTI

Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Probus 516 is an antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.9g, 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 516?: RIC V Probus 516 is a Silver Antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 516.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 516?: The obverse depicts 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 Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AVG or PAX AVGVSTI. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 516?: RIC V Probus 516 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.9g, diameter 23mm, die axis 1 h, struck.