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RIC V Probus 323

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Probus 323. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Probus. Mint: Ticinum. The obverse shows bust of Probus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Probus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, left, with the legend IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG.

The reverse shows concordia, standing right, holding ensign in each hand, facing Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand, with the legend CONCORD AVG.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

This antoninianus was struck at the Ticinum mint under the authority of Emperor Probus during the Roman imperial period. First introduced by Caracalla in early 215 AD, the antoninianus served as a double denomination valued at two denarii. Over the third century AD, successive soldier emperors produced these issues to pay their troops and secure loyalty amidst shrinking silver bullion supplies and rising inflation.

In keeping with the convention established at its introduction, this coin features the emperor wearing a radiate crown, alongside the obverse title "IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG". The reverse combines the legend "CONCORD AVG" with an image of Concordia holding two ensigns and facing Sol, who holds a globe.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Ticinum
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 or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, left
Reverse
Concordia, standing right, holding ensign in each hand, facing Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
Reverse legend
CONCORD AVG

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Probus 323
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
CONCORD 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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