What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 878?

RIC V Probus 878 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.27g, diameter 23mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Probus Antoninianus — RIC V Probus 878

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 878

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Serdica

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.27g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG

Bust of Probus, radiate, draped, right or 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

VIRTVS PROBI AVG

Probus, galloping right, spearing enemy whose shield lies beneath horse

About This Type

This RIC V Probus 878 is an antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD), struck at the Serdica mint. The reverse depicts Probus, galloping right, spearing enemy whose shield lies beneath horse. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.27g, 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 878?: RIC V Probus 878 is a Silver Antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Serdica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 878.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 878?: The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, radiate, draped, right or 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 Probus, galloping right, spearing enemy whose shield lies beneath horse with the inscription VIRTVS PROBI AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 878?: RIC V Probus 878 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.27g, diameter 23mm, die axis 7 h, struck.