Silver pendant with Roman coin of Probus- variant

ca 279 AD, Siscia mint

Silver pendant with Roman coin of Probus- variant
Silver pendant with Roman coin of Probus- variant
Silver pendant with Roman coin of Probus- variant
Silver pendant with Roman coin of Probus- variant
Silver pendant with Roman coin of Probus- variant
Silver pendant with Roman coin of Probus- variant
Silver pendant with Roman coin of Probus- variant
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Article code21-2709
Silver pendant enclosing an authentic Roman coin. The sterling silver frame (marked 925) is custom-made to the coin and if desired can be removed without damaging the coin.

Coin: Æ Antoninianus of Emperor Probus, Siscia mint, struck around 279 AD. Rare variant (bust to right and legend with this reverse type).

Obverse: Radiate, cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: Sol in galloping quadriga left with raised hand and whip.
Legend: SOLI INVICTO

Diameter: ± 23,2 mm

EF quality with full silvering still present.
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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.

Sol Invictus: the Roman cult of Sol existed in Rome since the early Republic, but was highly promoted by Elagabalus and Aurelian. In 274 AD, December 25 Aurelian established the cult of Sol Invictus as an official religion.

Features and Specifications

Period Roman
Category Ancient Jewellery, Coins
Material AE (copper/bronze), Silver
Country Roman Empire