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RIC V Probus 28

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Probus 28. 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 M AVR PROBVS AVG.

The reverse shows fides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand, with the legend FIDES MILITVM.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

Introduced in early 215 AD under Caracalla as a double denomination valued at two denarii, the antoninianus served as coin used to pay troops and secure their loyalty during periods when soldier emperors required immense quantities of money. Although originally struck in silver, the denomination suffered continuous debasement and stimulated inflation over the course of the third century. In keeping with the standard visual conventions for antoniniani representing emperors, the obverse bears the radiate bust of the emperor alongside the legend "IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG". The reverse illustrates Fides standing left and holding an ensign in each hand, inscribed with the legend "FIDES MILITVM".

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
Fides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand
Obverse legend
IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
Reverse legend
FIDES MILITVM

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Probus 28
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
FIDES MILITVM
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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