Probus Antoninianus, Probus reverse (RIC V 920)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 920

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Bust of Probus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

CLEMENTIA TEMP

Probus, standing right, holding sceptre, receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre

About This Type

This RIC V Probus 920 is an antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Probus, standing right, holding sceptre, receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre.

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 Antiocheia Syria Mint

Antiocheia (modern Antakya, Turkey) was one of the major eastern mints, operating from the Seleucid period through the late Roman Empire. It produced large volumes of silver and bronze coinage for the eastern provinces.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Probus 920?: RIC V Probus 920 is a Silver Antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 920.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 920?: The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Probus, standing right, holding sceptre, receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre with the inscription CLEMENTIA TEMP. Portrait type: radiate.