279-280 AD. Lugdunum mint. Obv: IMP C PROBVS PF AVG legend with radiate and cuirassed bust right. Rev: ABVNDANTIA AVG legend with Abundantia standing right, emptying cornucopia with both hands; IIII in exergue. RIC 17; Sear 11949.4.14 grams. ("). From the private collection of a retired Suffolk gentleman. Probus joined the army and rose quickly through the ranks to become one of Rome's leading generals, eventually taking the imperial throne from Florian. He went on to defeat Alamannic, Frankish and Burgundian invaders, as well as incursions by the Vandals. However, Probus demanded too much from his troops, who eventually mutinied in 282 AD, killing the emperor. [No Reserve]