Ancient Roman Bronze Probus 276-282 - 21 mm (No reserve price)
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Ancient Roman bronze Antoninianus of Probus (AD 276–282), 21.2 mm, in good condition, acquired in 2026 from Privécollectie in the Netherlands.
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"Ancient Roman Bronze Antoninianus of Probus – Sol in Quadriga
Culture / Period: Ancient Roman
Date / Period: A.D. 276–282, reign of Probus
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 21.2 mm
Condition: Good condition
No shipping outside the European Union. Due to complex export regulations concerning cultural goods, this item cannot be shipped outside the EU. Please ensure you have a delivery address within the European Union before placing a bid.
Provenance information:
Object Registration ID: 914
The current owner (S.N.J. S.) purchased the coin of Probus from N.N. in Wijchen, the Netherlands.
The previous owner, N.N. of Wijchen, stated that the object had been in his collection since the 1990s.
According to the previous owner, the object had previously formed part of a private collection in the Netherlands since before 1990.
No further information concerning the earlier ownership history of the object was available from the previous owner.
Background Information:
This bronze antoninianus was issued during the reign of Probus, Roman emperor from A.D. 276 to 282. The obverse shows a radiate and cuirassed bust of the emperor facing right, surrounded by the legend IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, identifying Probus and expressing his imperial titles.
The reverse carries the legend SOLI INVICTO, “To the Unconquered Sun”, and depicts Sol, the Roman solar deity, associated with a quadriga or four-horse chariot. Sol Invictus occupied an important position in later 3rd-century imperial ideology, and the imagery communicated themes of divine favour, victory and the enduring power of the emperor.
Coins of Probus were produced on a large scale within the organised Roman imperial minting system and circulated throughout the provinces as everyday currency. Their varied portraits and reverse types also served as an effective medium for communicating imperial authority, military success and religious symbolism to soldiers and civilians across the Empire.
Probus ruled during a period in which the Roman Empire was recovering from the political and military instability of the 3rd century. His coinage belongs to this important phase of renewed imperial consolidation. As a coin made for everyday circulation, this piece provides a direct and tangible connection to the economic, religious and political life of the later Roman Empire."
"Ancient Roman Bronze Antoninianus of Probus – Sol in Quadriga
Culture / Period: Ancient Roman
Date / Period: A.D. 276–282, reign of Probus
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 21.2 mm
Condition: Good condition
No shipping outside the European Union. Due to complex export regulations concerning cultural goods, this item cannot be shipped outside the EU. Please ensure you have a delivery address within the European Union before placing a bid.
Provenance information:
Object Registration ID: 914
The current owner (S.N.J. S.) purchased the coin of Probus from N.N. in Wijchen, the Netherlands.
The previous owner, N.N. of Wijchen, stated that the object had been in his collection since the 1990s.
According to the previous owner, the object had previously formed part of a private collection in the Netherlands since before 1990.
No further information concerning the earlier ownership history of the object was available from the previous owner.
Background Information:
This bronze antoninianus was issued during the reign of Probus, Roman emperor from A.D. 276 to 282. The obverse shows a radiate and cuirassed bust of the emperor facing right, surrounded by the legend IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, identifying Probus and expressing his imperial titles.
The reverse carries the legend SOLI INVICTO, “To the Unconquered Sun”, and depicts Sol, the Roman solar deity, associated with a quadriga or four-horse chariot. Sol Invictus occupied an important position in later 3rd-century imperial ideology, and the imagery communicated themes of divine favour, victory and the enduring power of the emperor.
Coins of Probus were produced on a large scale within the organised Roman imperial minting system and circulated throughout the provinces as everyday currency. Their varied portraits and reverse types also served as an effective medium for communicating imperial authority, military success and religious symbolism to soldiers and civilians across the Empire.
Probus ruled during a period in which the Roman Empire was recovering from the political and military instability of the 3rd century. His coinage belongs to this important phase of renewed imperial consolidation. As a coin made for everyday circulation, this piece provides a direct and tangible connection to the economic, religious and political life of the later Roman Empire."
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
3rd century A.D. 276-282
Name of object
Probus 276-282
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
21 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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