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RIC V Probus 106

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Probus 106. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Probus. Mint: Lugdunum. The obverse shows bust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand, sometimes seen from behind or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, left, sometimes seen from behind, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand, with the legend VIRTVS PROBI AVG.

The reverse shows felicitas, draped, standing right, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand, with the legend TEMPOR FELIC or TEMPOR FELICI.

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Historical context

This antoninianus was struck for the Roman emperor Probus at the mint of Lugdunum during the imperial period. Over the course of the third century, Roman soldier emperors required coinage to pay their troops and secure loyalty, leading to repeated monetary emissions across imperial mints.

The antoninianus was introduced in early 215 AD under Caracalla as a double denomination thought to be valued at two denarii. The radiate crown indicated this double value, though its silver content was initially equal to only 1.5 denarii. Dwindling bullion supplies and successive debasements reduced the denomination's precious metal content over the third century. On this issue, the obverse legend reads "VIRTVS PROBI AVG", while the reverse depicts Felicitas carrying a caduceus and cornucopiae, accompanied by the inscription "TEMPOR FELIC" or "TEMPOR FELICI".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Lugdunum
Authority
Probus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand, sometimes seen from behind or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, left, sometimes seen from behind, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing right, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
Obverse legend
VIRTVS PROBI AVG
Reverse legend
TEMPOR FELIC or TEMPOR FELICI

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Probus 106
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
VIRTVS PROBI AVG
Reverse legend to match
TEMPOR FELIC or TEMPOR FELICI
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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