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RIC V Probus 552

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Probus 552. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Probus. Mint: Ticinum. The obverse shows 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 PROBVS AVG.

The reverse shows providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand, with the legend PROVIDENT AVG.

Evidence at a glance

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Catalogue references
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Historical context

By the later third century, the Roman state relied on repeated issues of this denomination, which had originated under Caracalla in early AD 215 as a double denomination valued at two denarii.

The antoninianus was initially produced in silver, distinguishable by the radiate crown worn by the emperor to signify its double denomination value. Over time, supplies of silver bullion ran short because the empire ceased conquering new territory, Iberian mines became exhausted, and soldier emperors and usurpers required vast quantities of coin to pay their troops and maintain loyalty. This piece carries the obverse legend "IMP C PROBVS AVG" alongside the reverse inscription "PROVIDENT AVG", which accompanies a representation of Providentia holding a globe and a sceptre.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Ticinum
Authority
Probus

Design

Obverse
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
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP C PROBVS AVG
Reverse legend
PROVIDENT AVG

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Probus 552
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C PROBVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
PROVIDENT 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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