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PROBUS (Marcus Aurelius Probus).
Was born in August 19, 232 – died on September / October, 282, was a Roman Emperor (276 – 282).
A native of Myanus (now Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia), in Pannonia, at an early age he entered the army, where he distinguished himself under the Emperors Valerian, Aurelian and Tacitus. He was appointed governor of the East by Tacitus, at whose death he was immediately proclaimed his successor by the soldiers (276).
The reign of Probus was mainly spent in successful wars by which he re-established the security of all the frontiers. The most important of these operations were directed to clearing Gaul of German invaders (Franks, Longiones, Alamanni and Burgundians), allowing Probus to adopt the titles of Gothicus Maximus and Germanicus Maximus. One of his principles was never to allow the soldiers to be idle, and to employ them in time of peace on useful works, such as the planting of vineyards in Gaul, Pannonia and other districts, in order to restart the economy in these devastated lands.
In 279 – 280, Probus was, according to Zosimus, in Raetia, Illyricum and Lycia, where he fought the Vandals. In the same years, Probus' generals defeated the Blemmyes in Egypt; Probus ordered the reconstruction of bridges and canals along the Nile, where the production of grain for the Empire was centered.
During his reign the coins were struck in Rome, Tarraco, Lugdunum, Ticinus, Siscia, Serdica, Cyprus, Antiochia, Tripolis.

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Denomination: Antoninian Year: – Material: Billon Description: 276 – 281 A.D. Obverse: IMP. C. M. AVR. PROBVS P. F. AVG. Bust of emperor wearing rayed crown right. Reverse: Emperor Probus, crownd by goddess of victory Victoria. Sircular inscription: RESTITUTOR ORBIS. Between figures – letter Z, below – X. Diameter – 20 mm. Weight – 3.79 g. Minted in Rome. Country or town: Rome

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