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Probus, AE Billon Quinarius, Ticinum. 276-282 AD, 1.54 g. Obv: IMP C PROBVS AVG, Jugate busts right of Probus, laureate and cuirassed, wearing consular robes, and Hercules, draped. Rev. VIRTVS AVG, Emperor standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left, being crowned by Virtus standing left, resting left hand on shield. RIC 262 ("Roma"); C 845. RIC 282; King 14a. Of the highest rarity, apparently only the fourth specimen known. Struck on a broad flan, surface somewhat smoothed, otherwise about extremely fine Numismatica Ars Classica Auction 54, 24 March 2010 Lot number: 587 Price realized: 4,000 CHF (approx. 3,787 USD) + buyer's fees. Estimate: 2500 CHF With kind permission of Numismatica Ars Classica, July 2010.