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RIC V Probus 401

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Probus 401. 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, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle in right hand, with the legend IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG.

The reverse shows probus, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; crowned by Victory, holding palm in left hand, with the legend RESTITVT SAEC or RESTITVT SEC.

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Historical context

Issued during the Roman Empire, this silver antoninianus was struck at the mint of Ticinum under the authority of Emperor Probus.

The antoninianus was introduced in early AD 215 by Caracalla as a denomination thought to have been valued at two denarii. Characterised by the radiate crown worn by the emperor to signify a double denomination, the coin suffered progressive debasement as silver supplies ran short, though Aurelian instituted reforms to adjust the coinage in AD 271. This issue carries the obverse legend "IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG" and displays Probus crowned by Victory with the reverse legend "RESTITVT SAEC or RESTITVT SEC". The coin ceased to be used by the end of the third century following further monetary reforms.

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, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle in right hand
Reverse
Probus, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; crowned by Victory, holding palm in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
Reverse legend
RESTITVT SAEC or RESTITVT SEC

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Probus 401
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
RESTITVT SAEC or RESTITVT SEC
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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