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Probus Silvered AE Antoninianus. Obv: VIRTVS PRO-BI AVG, Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield, which is decorated with emperor riding past row of soldiers with shields Rev: ADVENTVS PROBI AVG, Emperor riding left, right hand raised, left holding sceptre; at foot, captive Minted in Lugdunum (IIII) Emission 5 Officina 4. End A.D. 277 to Early A.D. 278 Reference: Cohen 69. Bastien 256 (2 examples). RIC 64 Bust Type G Weight 4.13 gms. Size 22.41mm