How do you identify RIC V Probus 632?

The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand 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 Probus, riding left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; under horse, captive with the inscription ADVENTVS PROBI AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 632?

RIC V Probus 632 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.47g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Probus Antoninianus, Probus reverse (RIC V 632)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 632

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.47g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Bust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand or bust of Probus, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle in right hand

Reverse

ADVENTVS PROBI AVG

Probus, riding left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; under horse, captive

About This Type

This RIC V Probus 632 is an antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Probus, riding left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; under horse, captive. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.47g, 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 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 632?: RIC V Probus 632 is a Silver Antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 632.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 632?: The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand 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 Probus, riding left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; under horse, captive with the inscription ADVENTVS PROBI AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 632?: RIC V Probus 632 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.47g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.