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RIC V Probus 129

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Record status

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Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Probus 129. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Probus. Mint: Lugdunum. The obverse shows bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP C PROBVS P F AVG.

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

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Historical context

This antoninianus was struck at the Lugdunum mint under the authority of the Roman emperor Probus during the Roman imperial period.

The antoninianus was introduced by Caracalla in early 215 AD as a coin valued at two denarii. Although initially made of silver, the denomination suffered progressive debasement as the Roman Empire faced shortages of silver bullion, exhausted mines, and the ongoing need of soldier emperors to pay their troops. On this issue, the emperor is shown wearing a radiate crown, a feature indicating a double denomination, accompanied by the reverse depicting Felicitas with a caduceus and cornucopiae beside the legend "TEMPOR FELICIT".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Lugdunum
Authority
Probus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing right, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP C PROBVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
TEMPOR FELICIT

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Probus 129
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C PROBVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
TEMPOR FELICIT
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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