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RIC V Probus 155

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Probus 155. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Probus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Probus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP PROBVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows probus, riding left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; at his feet, captive, with the legend ADVENTVS AVG.

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Historical context

This coin was struck under the Roman imperial authority of Emperor Probus at the mint of Rome. Issued during the Roman Empire, it formed part of the monetary output produced under a succession of soldier emperors who required coin to pay troops and maintain military loyalty amid ongoing pressures.

The denomination is an antoninianus, a coin introduced under Caracalla in 215 AD with a radiate crown to indicate a double denomination valued at two denarii. By the late third century, silver bullion shortages caused progressive debasement of the antoninianus down to minimal silver content or bronze. On this issue, the obverse legend reads "IMP PROBVS P F AVG", while the reverse carries the legend "ADVENTVS AVG" and depicts the emperor Probus riding left with a captive at his feet, raising his right hand and holding a sceptre.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Probus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Probus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Probus, riding left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; at his feet, captive
Obverse legend
IMP PROBVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
ADVENTVS AVG

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Probus 155
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP PROBVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
ADVENTVS 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.

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