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Probus AE Antoninianus. Ticinum Mint. VIRTVS PROBI AVG, Radiate, helmeted, heroically nude bust l., holding spear and aegis, seen from back. ("Square shield" in RIC) / HERCVLI PACIF, Hercules standing l., holding branch and club; lion's skin over arm; SXXT in exe. Emission 3 Officina 2. Minted 277 A.D. References – 376 var. Not listed with this bust type. Not a great example! Contributed by Martin Griffiths, May, 2004.