Probus

On the death of Tacitus, Florianus, half-brother of Tacitus was proclaimed emperor in the west, whilst the army of the east proclaimed its own general, Probus, as emperor. The rival forces did meet, but before any major engagement, Florianus was murdered by his own troops and Probus was accepted by the whole army. Probus was a very capable general, securing the borders against barbarian incursions. He also set about strengthening and developing the infrastructure of the empire. He was a statesman of great vision, and had he been allowed to live, he might have done untold good for the Roman state. As it was, a group of soldiers, angered at being diverted from military duties to assist in civil construction, murdered him during an inspection visit.

	AE Aurelianianus Obv : Radiate, cuirassed bust of Probus, right. IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG Rev : Probus and Concord, facing each other, clasping hands. CONCORD MILIT The reverse of this coin represents the harmony between Probus and the army. RIC332, AD276 - 283
	AE Aurelianianus Obv : Radiate, draped bust of Probus, right. IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG Rev : Probus and Concord, facing each other, clasping hands. CONCORD MILIT The reverse of this coin represents the harmony between Probus and the army. RIC332, AD276 - 283
	AE Aurelianianus Obv : Probus, radiate and in consular regalia, carrying eagle-tipped sceptre, left. IMP PROBVS AVG Rev : Sol, driving a quadriga left. SOLI INVICTO Sol Invicto is the invincible Sun-god. AD276 - 283
	AE Aurelianianus Obv : Radiate, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Probus, a shield on his left arm, a spear over his right shoulder, facing left. IMP C M AVR PROBVS PF AVG Rev : Sol, driving a quadriga left. SOLI INVICTO Sol Invicto is the invincible Sun-god. AD276 - 283
	AE Aurelianianus Obv : Radiate, draped bust of Probus, right. IMP C M AVR PROBVS PF AVG Rev : Probus standing right, receiving victory from Jupiter, standing left. CLEMENTIA TEMP The reverse of this coin represents "the time for mercy" AD276 - 283
	AE Aurelianianus Obv : Probus, radiate and in consular regalia, holding an eagle-tipped sceptre, facing left. IMP C M AVR PROBVS PF AVG Rev : Virtus, walking right, holding a spear. VIRTVS PROBI AVG The reverse of this coin represents the courage of Probus AD276 - 283
	AE Aurelianianus Obv : Radiate, mantled bust of Probus, right. IMP PROBVS PF AVG Rev : Pax, standing. PAX AVGVSTI Pax represents peace. RIC332, AD276 - 283
	AE Tetradrachm Obv : Laureate, cuirassed bust of Probus, right. AK M AVP PROBOC CEB (Greek) Rev : Eagle standing, head to right, holding a wreath in its beak. Minted in Alexandria AD276 - 283