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RIC V Probus 190

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Probus 190. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Probus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand or bust of Probus, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle in right hand, sometimes holding spear instead of sceptre, with the legend IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows hexastyle temple, Roma seated in centre, holding Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand, with the legend ROMAE AETERNAE.

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Historical context

This antoninianus was struck at the mint of Rome under the authority of the Roman emperor Probus. The Roman Empire produced these issues during a period when emperors and usurpers required vast quantities of coin to pay their troops and secure their loyalty.

The antoninianus was introduced by Caracalla in early 215 AD as a double denomination thought to have been valued at two denarii. Although initially silver, the denomination underwent progressive debasement to bronze with minimal silver content as bullion supplies dwindled and inflation escalated across the third century AD. The obverse depicts Probus wearing a radiate crown, which indicated the double denomination, accompanied by the title "IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG". The reverse depicts a hexastyle temple housing Roma seated with Victory and a sceptre, inscribed with the legend "ROMAE AETERNAE".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Probus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand or bust of Probus, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle in right hand, sometimes holding spear instead of sceptre
Reverse
Hexastyle temple, Roma seated in centre, holding Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
ROMAE AETERNAE

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Probus 190
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
ROMAE AETERNAE
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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