Marcus Aurelius Probus, also known as Equitius, succeeded Tacitus as emperor in AD 276 and within three months disposed of Florian, his rival. Coin legends of Probus display a variety of titles alluding to his victorious military campaigns: i.e. Invictus, Gothicus, Gothicus Maximus, Germanicus Maximus.

Coin portraits usually depict him in full military armour, showing a solid military leader with a strong, thickset neck, sometimes coin reverses depict him on horseback. Probus was also known for his restoration work throughout the empire - this included reconstruction of bridges and canals in the provinces. When rumours had it that Probus, the mighty soldier emperor, envisioned peace throughout the empire, his troops defected to Carus. In AD 282 Probus was assassinated.

Obv. Probus, radiate draped bust right, IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG.
Rev. Probus standing right, holding scepter, receiving a globe from Jupiter, A between (Antioch mint), XXI in ex. Legend CLEMENTIA TEMP.