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RIC 351 var (Heroic bust) Probus AE Antoninianus. Ticinum Mint. VIRTVS PROBI AVG, Radiate, heroically nude bust l., holding spear and aegis, seen from back. ("Square shield" in RIC) / CONSERVAT AVG, Sol standing, looking l., r. hand raised, l. holding globe; TXXT in exe. Emission 3, Officina 3. 277 A.D. References RIC 351 var. Bust type not known for this reverse type. Rare bust type. Contributed by Martin Griffiths, August, 2004.