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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;ancient coin hunter, post: 2761982, member: 87200&quot;]Probus (276-282 C.E.) was a rather interesting emperor. He continued the progress of restoration of the empire started by Claudius II and Aurelian. Unfortunately, he directed his troops to drain a swamp that was to be converted into vineyards, but the soldiers found the work unpleasant and instead killed him. </p><p><br /></p><p>This is another coin I won in @ John Anthony&#039;s auction last week and just received yesterday. It&#039;s from the Aethelred collection (thanks, Aethelred!). While I have another Probus, this one is an upgrade. </p><p><br /></p><p>Obverse: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Radiate, helmeted and cuirassed but left, holding spear and shield</p><p><br /></p><p>Reverse: VIRTVS PROBI AVG</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Emperor on horseback left, raising right hand and holding spear</p><p><br /></p><p>RIC Vb 887 pg. 114</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]634981[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]634984[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Feel free to share any Probus coins, history, or whatnot![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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