What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 811?

RIC V Probus 811 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.23g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Probus Antoninianus, Mars reverse (RIC V 811)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 811

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.23g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG

Bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, sometimes seen from behind, 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, sometimes Victory set on globe in place of sceptre or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, left or bust of Probus, radiate, right, holding spear

Reverse

VIRTVS PROBI AVG

Mars, helmeted, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand; sometimes at his feet, one or two captives

About This Type

This RIC V Probus 811 is an antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand; sometimes at his feet, one or two captives. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.23g, 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 811?: RIC V Probus 811 is a Silver Antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 811.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 811?: The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, sometimes seen from behind, 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, sometimes Victory set on globe in place of sceptre or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, left or bust of Probus, radiate, right, holding spear with the inscription IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand; sometimes at his feet, one or two captives with the inscription VIRTVS PROBI AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 811?: RIC V Probus 811 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.23g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.