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1314. PROBUS. 276-282 AD. Antoninianus (3.87 gm). Siscia Mint. Radiate and helmeted bust left, holding spear and shield / SISCIA PROBI AVG, Siscia seated between the two river gods, Savus and Colapis, holding a diadem in her hands; XXIVI. RIC V pt. 2, 764. Nice VF. Rare. ($450) Probus was one of the greatest of the late 3rd century "soldier emperors." His campaigns against the usurpers Proculus, Bonosus and Saturninus left him the unchallenged ruler of Rome, and his defeat of the Germanic forces at the borders of Gaul and Illyria restored areas long lost to the Empire. This rare coin type depicts a grateful Siscia in Illyria safe within its borders. CNG Mail bid sale #58, 18 Sept 2001, lot 1314. Lot sold for $525. Used by permission of CNG, www.historicalcoins.com