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Choice & Unpublished Probus, Antoninianus 276-282 AD, Antoninianus, Siscia, , 3.50g. Possibly unpublished variant, not in Alf�ldi Siscia, bust variant of RIC-811 and C-892. Obv: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG Bust radiate cuirassed l. seen from behind, holding spear and shield. Rx: VIRTVS PROBI AVG Mars walking r. holding spear and trophy over shoulder, V=officina 5 in r. field. Alföldi Type 196, unknown to him with this combination of obverse legend and bust type. EF; great metal; reverse ever so slightly weak harlanjberk.com hjb-ancientcoins