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RIC V Probus 202

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Probus 202. 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, with the legend IMP PROBVS AVG.

The reverse shows sol, radiate, in chariot riding left, raising right hand and holding globe and whip in left hand, with the legend SOLI INVICTO.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

This antoninianus was struck at Rome under the authority of the Roman emperor Probus during the Roman imperial period. Probus ruled during an era when a succession of soldier emperors required continuous coin production to pay troops and secure their loyalty amidst dwindling silver bullion reserves across the empire.

First introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD as a double denomination valued at two denarii, the antoninianus featured an emperor wearing a radiate crown. The obverse bears the imperial title "IMP PROBVS AVG", whilst the reverse carries the legend "SOLI INVICTO" accompanying an image of the radiate Sol driving a chariot.

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
Reverse
Sol, radiate, in chariot riding left, raising right hand and holding globe and whip in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP PROBVS AVG
Reverse legend
SOLI INVICTO

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Probus 202
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP PROBVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
SOLI INVICTO
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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