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RIC V Probus 386

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Probus 386. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Probus. Mint: Ticinum. The obverse shows bust of Probus, radiate, draped, 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, cuirassed, left, sometimes seen from behind, sometimes holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand, with the legend IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG.

The reverse shows probus, standing right, receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre in left hand, with the legend IOVI CONSERVA or IOVI CONSERVAT or IOVI CONSERVATO.

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Historical context

Marcus Aurelius Probus was Roman emperor from 276 to 282, securing prosperity for the inner provinces while repelling barbarian invasions and handling internal revolts. The antoninianus, originally introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD, had suffered severe debasement by the late third century. This example was struck at Ticinum, where a Roman mint transferred from Mediolanum by Aurelian in 275 was operating during Probus's reign.

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, 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, cuirassed, left, sometimes seen from behind, sometimes holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand
Reverse
Probus, standing right, receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
Reverse legend
IOVI CONSERVA or IOVI CONSERVAT or IOVI CONSERVATO

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Probus 386
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
IOVI CONSERVA or IOVI CONSERVAT or IOVI CONSERVATO
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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