How do you identify RIC V Probus 517?

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 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 517?

RIC V Probus 517 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.65g, diameter 22mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Probus Antoninianus (RIC V 517)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 517

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.65g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

1 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

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 517 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 4.65g, 22mm 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 517?: RIC V Probus 517 is a Silver Antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 517.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 517?: 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 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 517?: RIC V Probus 517 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.65g, diameter 22mm, die axis 1 h, struck.