How do you identify RIC V Probus 720?

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 or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand with the inscription IMP C PROBVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PROVIDENT AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 720?

RIC V Probus 720 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.22g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Probus Antoninianus, Providentia reverse (RIC V 720)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 720

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.22g

Diameter

23mm

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

Reverse

PROVIDENT AVG

Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Probus 720 is an antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.22g, 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 720?: RIC V Probus 720 is a Silver Antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 720.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 720?: 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 or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand with the inscription IMP C PROBVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PROVIDENT AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 720?: RIC V Probus 720 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.22g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.