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RIC V Probus 82

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Probus 82. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Probus. Mint: Lugdunum. The obverse shows bust of Probus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand 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 P F AVG.

The reverse shows mars, helmeted, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand, with the legend MARS VICTOR.

Evidence at a glance

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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Marcus Aurelius Probus was Roman emperor from 276 to 282, securing prosperity within the inner provinces and repelling barbarian invasions across frontier sectors such as the Rhine and Danube. This antoninianus was produced at the mint of Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France), an important Roman city founded in 43 BC that served as the capital of Gallia Lugdunensis. By the late third century AD, antoniniani had become increasingly debased from their original silver composition introduced under Caracalla in early 215 AD, frequently consisting largely of bronze.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Lugdunum
Authority
Probus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Probus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand or bust of Probus, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle in right hand
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
MARS VICTOR

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Probus 82
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
MARS VICTOR
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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