How do you identify RIC V Probus 801?

The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG. The reverse depicts Probus, standing right, holding spear in right hand and globe in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

Probus Antoninianus, Probus reverse (RIC V 801)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 801

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG

Bust of Probus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AVG

Probus, standing right, holding spear in right hand and globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Probus 801 is an antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Probus, standing right, holding spear in right hand and globe in left hand.

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 801?: RIC V Probus 801 is a Silver Antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 801.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 801?: The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG. The reverse depicts Probus, standing right, holding spear in right hand and globe in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.