How do you identify RIC V Probus 660?

The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP C PROBVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Concordia, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and double cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription CONCORDIA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 660?

RIC V Probus 660 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.11g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Probus Antoninianus, Concordia reverse (RIC V 660)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 660

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.11g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C PROBVS P F AVG

Bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

Reverse

CONCORDIA AVG

Concordia, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and double cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Probus 660 is an antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Concordia, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and double cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.11g, 21mm 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 660?: RIC V Probus 660 is a Silver Antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 660.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 660?: The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP C PROBVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Concordia, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and double cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription CONCORDIA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 660?: RIC V Probus 660 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.11g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.