What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 905?

RIC V Probus 905 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.28g, diameter 23mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Probus Antoninianus — RIC V Probus 905

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 905

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.28g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG

Bust of Probus, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

CLEMENTIA TEMP

Probus, standing right, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle, receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre

About This Type

This RIC V Probus 905 is an antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Probus, standing right, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle, receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.28g, 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 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 905?: RIC V Probus 905 is a Silver Antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 905.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 905?: The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG. The reverse depicts Probus, standing right, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle, receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre with the inscription CLEMENTIA TEMP. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 905?: RIC V Probus 905 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.28g, diameter 23mm, die axis 5 h, struck.