What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 911?

RIC V Probus 911 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.24g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Probus Antoninianus — RIC V Probus 911

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 911

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.24g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F 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

About This Type

This RIC V Probus 911 is an antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, in spread quadriga. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.24g, 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 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 911?: RIC V Probus 911 is a Silver Antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 911.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 911?: 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 P F AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, in spread quadriga with the inscription SOLI INVICTO. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 911?: RIC V Probus 911 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.24g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.