No. 83908485

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Ancient Roman Coin Emperor Probus 'Harmony with the Soldiers', set in silver Laurel wreath pendant
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Ancient Roman Coin Emperor Probus 'Harmony with the Soldiers', set in silver Laurel wreath pendant

Due to custom regulations we can not ship outside the E.U. Please make sure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. Coins were widely distributed In the Roman Empire. This made them an ideal propaganda tool for Roman Emperors to present themselves and the message they wanted to communicate. They are an important symbol of power and are full of symbolism. Historical Roman coin, set in a modern silver pendant with a Laurel wreath border with bail. If preferred the coin can be removed from the pendant. Coin: Billon Antoninianus from Emperor Probus, struck in Siscia in 280 AD. Obverse: IMP CM AVR PROBVS AVG, radiate draped bust right. Reverse: CONCORD MILIT, Probus and Concordia facing each other and clasping hands, V in lower centre.   Mintmark XXI (Siscia)                                                             Diameter: ± 33,2 mm (pendant)                                                          Reference: RIC-651  Quality: Very fine / extremely fine Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format). To the Romans, a laurel wreath was a symbol of victory in war. Laurel wreaths were worn by triumphatores: victorious generals celebrating a Roman triumph. On Roman coins or statues, the Emperor is often depicted wearing a laurel wreath as a symbol of power. Probus: Roman Emperor from 276-282 AD. Under his reign the Roman armies successfully defeated the Germanic invaders in Gaul and put down a rebellion in Britain. He encouraged the planting of vineyards in Gaul, Spain, and Britain and was evidently killed by troops who resented his discipline and being set to agricultural work. Condordia: Roman goddess who embodies agreement in marriage and society. She was often associated with Pax, representing a stable society. CONCORDIA MILIT(VM): (dedicated to) harmony with the soldiers.

No. 83908485

No longer available
Ancient Roman Coin Emperor Probus 'Harmony with the Soldiers', set in silver Laurel wreath pendant

Ancient Roman Coin Emperor Probus 'Harmony with the Soldiers', set in silver Laurel wreath pendant

Due to custom regulations we can not ship outside the E.U. Please make sure you have an EU shipping address before bidding.

Coins were widely distributed In the Roman Empire. This made them an ideal propaganda tool for Roman Emperors to present themselves and the message they wanted to communicate. They are an important symbol of power and are full of symbolism.

Historical Roman coin, set in a modern silver pendant with a Laurel wreath border with bail. If preferred the coin can be removed from the pendant.

Coin: Billon Antoninianus from Emperor Probus, struck in Siscia in 280 AD.

Obverse: IMP CM AVR PROBVS AVG, radiate draped bust right.
Reverse: CONCORD MILIT, Probus and Concordia facing each other and clasping hands, V in lower centre.  
Mintmark XXI (Siscia)                                                            

Diameter: ± 33,2 mm (pendant)                                                         
Reference: RIC-651 
Quality: Very fine / extremely fine

Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).

To the Romans, a laurel wreath was a symbol of victory in war. Laurel wreaths were worn by triumphatores: victorious generals celebrating a Roman triumph. On Roman coins or statues, the Emperor is often depicted wearing a laurel wreath as a symbol of power.

Probus: Roman Emperor from 276-282 AD. Under his reign the Roman armies successfully defeated the Germanic invaders in Gaul and put down a rebellion in Britain.
He encouraged the planting of vineyards in Gaul, Spain, and Britain and was evidently killed by troops who resented his discipline and being set to agricultural work.

Condordia: Roman goddess who embodies agreement in marriage and society. She was often associated with Pax, representing a stable society.
CONCORDIA MILIT(VM): (dedicated to) harmony with the soldiers.

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