What is RIC V Probus 581?

RIC V Probus 581 is a Gold Aureus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 581.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 581?

RIC V Probus 581 was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.48g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Probus Aureus, Probus reverse (RIC V 581)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 581

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Gold

Weight

8.48g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding Victory set on globe

Reverse

ADLOCVTIO AVG

Probus, standing left on platform, with Praetorian prefect, addressing two soldiers, each holding ensign in right hand and shield in left hand; in the background, six ensigns

About This Type

This RIC V Probus 581 is an aureus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Probus, standing left on platform, with Praetorian prefect, addressing two soldiers, each holding ensign in right hand and shield in left hand; in the background, six ensigns. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 8.48g, 24mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

About the Siscia Mint

Siscia (modern Sisak, Croatia) was a major late Roman mint, operating from the late third century through the late fourth century. It produced large quantities of bronze coinage for the Danube frontier region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Probus 581?: RIC V Probus 581 is a Gold Aureus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 581.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 581?: The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding Victory set on globe with the inscription IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Probus, standing left on platform, with Praetorian prefect, addressing two soldiers, each holding ensign in right hand and shield in left hand; in the background, six ensigns with the inscription ADLOCVTIO AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 581?: RIC V Probus 581 was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.48g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.