Coin In Collection

Graudenz

Probus Serdica RESTITVT ORBIS

Obverse: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG
Reverse: RESTITVT OR - BIS
Emission: 5
Officina: 2
Bust type: E1 = radiate, cuirassed and helmeted bust left, holding spear and shield (decorated Virtvs scene)
Exergue marks: M S // K A B
Literature: RIC 857var (unlisted obverse legend and bust E1)
Rarity: R3

Note: A rare bust with shield decoration for this issue, combined with a rare reverse type struck only during the short, fifth issue in Serdica. Additionally, a very rare abbreviated reverse inscription reading RESTITVT[or] ORBIS instead of the full inscription RESTITVTOR ORBIS.

Ref: ex.coll. U.Neumann