What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 921?

RIC V Probus 921 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.78g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Probus Antoninianus, Probus reverse (RIC V 921)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 921

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.78g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M AVR PROBVS 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 921 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. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.78g, 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 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 921?: RIC V Probus 921 is a Silver Antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 921.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 921?: The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR PROBVS 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.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 921?: RIC V Probus 921 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.78g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.