Watch List notes:

Probus. A.D. 276-282. Antoninianus. 3.85 gm. 22 mm. Ticinum mint. His radiate, helmeted, and cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield; VIRTVS PROBI AVG / Mars advancing left, holding olive branch, spear, and shield; MARTI PACIF around, I to left, QXXI in exergue. RIC V.2 509. Sear 3357. Extremely Fine; attractive silvering over a crisp strike. Some minor red deposits. Marvelous military style and execution.A professional soldier, Probus became one of the leading generals and eventually undisputed master of the Roman Empire. He introduced viticulture into the western provinces and unfortunately was assassinated before completing his economic reforms by soldiers angry at being assigned public works.