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RIC V Probus 348

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Probus 348. 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, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, sometimes seen from behind, 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, or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, left, sometimes seen from behind, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, left, raising right hand and holding spear or baton in left hand, with the legend IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG.

The reverse shows sol, radiate, standing front, head left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand, with the legend CONSERVA AVG or CONSERVAT AVG.

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Historical context

Marcus Aurelius Probus was Roman emperor from 276 to 282, defending the empire against barbarian invasions along the frontiers while also suppressing several internal revolts. This antoninianus was produced at Ticinum, where the imperial mint had been relocated from Mediolanum by Aurelian in 275.

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, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, sometimes seen from behind, 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, or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, left, sometimes seen from behind, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, left, raising right hand and holding spear or baton in left hand
Reverse
Sol, radiate, standing front, head left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
Reverse legend
CONSERVA AVG or CONSERVAT AVG

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Probus 348
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
CONSERVA AVG or CONSERVAT 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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