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PROBUS. 276-282 AD. � Antoninianus (4.09 gm). Siscia mint. VIRTV-S PROBI AVG, radiate, helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust right, holding spear in right hand and shield on left arm / ADVENT-VS P-ROBI AVG, Probus on horseback left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left; bound captive seated left on ground before; XXIB. RIC V pt. 1, 634; Cohen -. EF, rare bust type. [See color plate 14] ($750) From the J�rgen K. Schmidt Collection. Ex The New York Sale 3 (7 December 2000), lot 766; Sternberg Auction XXIV (19-20 November1990), lot 337. Triton V Sale, 16 Jan 2002, lot 2122. Lot sold for $1100, plus buyers fees. By permission of CNG, www.cngcoins.com.