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RIC V Probus 767

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Probus 767. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Probus. Mint: Siscia. The obverse shows bust of Probus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand or bust of Probus, radiate, left, sometimes seen from behind, wearing imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle, sometimes Victory set on globe in place of sceptre, or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand, with the legend IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG. The reverse shows sol, radiate, in quadriga, galloping left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand, with the legend SOLI INVICTO.

Related types with the same reverse, struck at other mints or with different marks or bust details, are consolidated here and listed under varieties: RIC V Probus 770.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Marcus Aurelius Probus was Roman emperor from 276 to 282, reigning for six years during which he secured prosperity for the inner provinces and repelled barbarian invasions across the frontiers. A successful general and administrator, Probus operated as an imperial authority while defending the empire before falling victim to a military mutiny in September 282.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Siscia
Authority
Probus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Probus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand or bust of Probus, radiate, left, sometimes seen from behind, wearing imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle, sometimes Victory set on globe in place of sceptre, or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand
Reverse
Sol, radiate, in quadriga, galloping left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
SOLI INVICTO

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Probus 767
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
SOLI INVICTO
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.

Documentation checklist

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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC V Probus 770

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

Research required

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  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
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