What is RIC V Probus 598?

RIC V Probus 598 is a Gold Aureus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 598.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 598?

RIC V Probus 598 was struck in Gold, diameter 24mm, struck.

Probus Aureus, Saturn reverse (RIC V 598)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 598

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Gold

Diameter

24mm

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F 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

TEMP FELICITAS

Saturn or Tempus, standing right, right hand on zodiac chart in which are the four seasons and holding sceptre in left hand; to his right, nude female figure (the new year), holding cornucopiae

About This Type

This RIC V Probus 598 is an aureus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Saturn or Tempus, standing right, right hand on zodiac chart in which are the four seasons and holding sceptre in left hand; to his right, nude female figure (the new year), holding cornucopiae.

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 598?: RIC V Probus 598 is a Gold Aureus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 598.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 598?: 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 M AVR PROBVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Saturn or Tempus, standing right, right hand on zodiac chart in which are the four seasons and holding sceptre in left hand; to his right, nude female figure (the new year), holding cornucopiae with the inscription TEMP FELICITAS. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 598?: RIC V Probus 598 was struck in Gold, diameter 24mm, struck.