What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 862?

RIC V Probus 862 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.38g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Probus Antoninianus — RIC V Probus 862

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 862

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Serdica

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.38g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG

Bust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, 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

Reverse

SOLI INVICTO

Sol, radiate, in spread quadriga, holding whip

About This Type

This RIC V Probus 862 is an antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD), struck at the Serdica mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, in spread quadriga, holding whip. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.38g, 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 Serdica Mint

Serdica (modern Sofia, Bulgaria) was a late Roman mint that operated primarily during the Tetrarchy and Constantinian periods, serving the Balkan military zone.

All Probus coins Serdica mint All Antoninianus coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Probus 862?: RIC V Probus 862 is a Silver Antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Serdica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 862.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 862?: The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, 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 with the inscription IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, in spread quadriga, holding whip with the inscription SOLI INVICTO. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 862?: RIC V Probus 862 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.38g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.