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Gemini III, January 9th, 2007 Lot # 443 - Estimate: US$1000 / Unsold: Probus. (276-282 AD). Billon antoninianus (3.72 gm). Siscia. IMP C PROBVS P F - AVG, almost half-length cuirassed bust left, seen from front, wearing radiate helmet, holding spear over right shoulder and shield by left shoulder, horse�s head facing left above right hand, Medusa head on cuirass, horseman galloping left and raising right hand on shield SOLI INVICTO, Sol raising right hand in quadriga of horses leaping left, XXIS (second officina) in exergue. Alfoldi 76/87, not in RIC or Cohen with this bust type. Very rare. Slightly rough surfaces. Very fine. � 2006 Gemini, LLC | Email: info@geminiauction.com Lot 443 was unsold. Re-used by permission of Harlan J Berk (www.harlanjberk.com) and Freeman & Sear (www.freemanandsear.com)