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RIC V Probus 345

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Probus 345. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Probus. Mint: Ticinum. The obverse shows bust of Probus, radiate, draped, right, with the legend IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG.

The reverse shows probus, standing right, clasping hands with Concordia, standing left, with the legend CONCORDIA MILIT or CONCORDIA MILITV or CONCORDIA MILITVM.

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Historical context

This antoninianus was struck at the mint of Ticinum under the authority of the Roman emperor Probus during the Roman imperial period. Probus ruled within an era shaped by soldier emperors and usurpers who routinely required coin to pay their troops and secure their loyalty.

The antoninianus was a denomination introduced in early 215 AD by Caracalla, initially valued at two denarii. By the late third century AD, successive issues had suffered from debasement and inflation as silver supplies ran short across the Roman Empire. The coin depicts the emperor wearing a radiate crown, which indicated the double denomination. The reverse portrays Probus clasping hands with Concordia alongside the legend CONCORDIA MILIT, CONCORDIA MILITV, or CONCORDIA MILITVM, while the obverse presents his radiate, draped bust bearing the legend IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Ticinum
Authority
Probus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Probus, radiate, draped, right
Reverse
Probus, standing right, clasping hands with Concordia, standing left
Obverse legend
IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
Reverse legend
CONCORDIA MILIT or CONCORDIA MILITV or CONCORDIA MILITVM

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Probus 345
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
CONCORDIA MILIT or CONCORDIA MILITV or CONCORDIA 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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