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Probus AE Antoninianus. Ticinum Mint. VIRTVS PROBI AVG, Radiate, heroically nude bust l., holding spear and aegis, seen from back. ("Square shield" in RIC) / FIDES MILIT, Fides standing left, with two ensigns; VIXXT in exe. Emission 3 Officina 6. Minted 277 A.D. References – RIC 366 var. Unlisted in RIC with this bust type. Not a great example! Contributed by Martin Griffiths, May, 2004.