How do you identify RIC V Probus 904?

The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS PROBI AVG. The reverse depicts Probus, riding left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; at his feet, captive with the inscription ADVENTVS PROBI AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 904?

RIC V Probus 904 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.21g, die axis 5 h, struck.

Probus Antoninianus — RIC V Probus 904

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 904

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.21g

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

VIRTVS PROBI AVG

Bust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

Reverse

ADVENTVS PROBI AVG

Probus, riding left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; at his feet, captive

About This Type

This RIC V Probus 904 is an antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Probus, riding left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; at his feet, captive. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.21g.

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 Cyzicus Mint

Cyzicus (in modern Turkey) was a major eastern mint from the third century onward. Its mint mark typically appears as a variant of SMK in the reverse exergue of late Roman coinage.

All Probus coins Cyzicus mint All Antoninianus coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Probus 904?: RIC V Probus 904 is a Silver Antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 904.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 904?: The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS PROBI AVG. The reverse depicts Probus, riding left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; at his feet, captive with the inscription ADVENTVS PROBI AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 904?: RIC V Probus 904 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.21g, die axis 5 h, struck.