Probus Antoninianus
RIC V Probus 547 · 276 AD-282 AD · Ticinum
Obverse
Reverse
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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
PAX AVG
Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand
About This Type
This RIC V Probus 547 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 3.78g.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Probus 547?
- RIC V Probus 547 is a Silver Antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 547.
- How do you identify RIC V Probus 547?
- 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 Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 547?
- RIC V Probus 547 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.78g, die axis 7 h, struck.
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