What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 816?

RIC V Probus 816 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.93g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Probus Antoninianus, Mars reverse (RIC V 816)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 816

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.93g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG

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

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 816 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 3.93g, 22mm 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 816?: RIC V Probus 816 is a Silver Antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 816.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 816?: The obverse depicts 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 or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP C M AVR PROBVS P 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 816?: RIC V Probus 816 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.93g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.