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RIC V Probus 116

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Probus 116. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Probus. Mint: Lugdunum. The obverse shows bust of Probus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Probus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP C PROBVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear in left hand; to right, shield, with the legend COMES AVG. The obverse shows bust of Probus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Probus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP C PROBVS P F AVG. The reverse shows minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear in left hand; to right, shield, with the legend COMES AVG.

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Historical context

Marcus Aurelius Probus ruled as Roman emperor from 276 to 282, securing the inner provinces and countering frontier invasions before being killed during a military mutiny while preparing for war against Persia. This antoninianus was produced at Lugdunum, an ancient city founded in 43 BC that served as the capital of Gallia Lugdunensis. The antoninianus denomination, originally introduced by Caracalla in early 215 as a silver coin tariffed at two denarii, had experienced progressive debasement throughout the third century into a predominantly bronze issue.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Lugdunum
Authority
Probus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Probus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Probus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear in left hand; to right, shield
Obverse legend
IMP C PROBVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
COMES AVG

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Probus 116
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C PROBVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
COMES AVG
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. 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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