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RIC V Probus 594

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Probus 594. Denomination: Aureus. Authority: Probus. Mint: Siscia. The obverse shows bust of Probus, laureate, draped, right or bust of Probus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG.

The reverse shows securitas, draped, standing or seated left, holding sceptre in right hand and raising left hand to head, with the legend SECVRITAS SAECVLI.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

This gold coin was issued for the Roman Empire under the authority of Emperor Probus. The obverse identifies the ruler with the imperial legend "IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG".

Struck as an aureus, the piece belongs to the primary gold coinage system of ancient Rome. First issued sporadically in the Republic, the aureus became standardized during the Empire and served as the chief Roman gold denomination until the solidus replaced it in the early 4th century AD. It was originally valued at 25 silver denarii and 100 sestertii. The reverse iconography features Securitas, draped and either standing or seated left while holding a sceptre and raising a hand to her head, alongside the inscription "SECVRITAS SAECVLI".

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Aureus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Siscia
Authority
Probus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Probus, laureate, draped, right or bust of Probus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Securitas, draped, standing or seated left, holding sceptre in right hand and raising left hand to head
Obverse legend
IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
Reverse legend
SECVRITAS SAECVLI

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Probus 594
Denomination and metal
Aureus, Gold
Obverse legend to match
IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
SECVRITAS SAECVLI
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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