Coin In Collection

Graudenz

Probus Serdica ADVENTVS PROBI AVG

Obverse: VIRTVS PR - OBI _ AVG
Reverse: ADVENTVS PROBI AVG
Emission: 3
Officina: 1
Bust type: E1 = Radiate, cuirassed and helmeted bust left, holding spear and shield (decorated Emperor on horse + soldiers)
Exergue marks: // A
Literature: RIC 837var (unlisted mintmark)
Rarity: R2

Note: Adventvs Probi Avg is a rare reverse type for Serdica in itself but in combination with the sole "A" mintmark from an unpublished, exceedingly rare greek letter phase of the 3rd emmission makes this coin it a true gem.
This coin is part of an unpublished and exceedingly rare greek letter emmission which was struck simultaneously with Pinks latin letter 3rd emmission.

Ref: (04.10.2020 -Numismatic Neumann lot 1034