Antoninianus - Aurelianus PROVIDEN AVG; Providentia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Aurelian (Lucius Domitius Aurelianus) (270-275) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 270-275 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291013 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding purse in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROVIDEN AVG
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Translation:
Providentia Augusti.
Providence of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Aurelian (270-275 AD) to promote the cult of the Roman goddess Providentia, which was a personification of the divine power that provided for the well-being of the Roman state. The coin features an image of Providentia on the reverse side, with the inscription "PROVIDEN AVG" (Providentia Augusti), highlighting the goddess's association with the imperial power. This coin is a rare example of a Roman coin that was specifically designed to promote a religious cult, and it provides valuable insight into the religious practices and beliefs of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.