© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Aurelianus PROVIDEN DEOR; Fides
| Silver | 3.6 g | 22 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290960 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing right, holding ensign in each hand, facing Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROVIDEN DEOR
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Translation:
Providentia Deorum.
Foresight of the gods.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.71–4.37 g;Diameter varies: 20.5–23.3 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Aurelianus (270-275 AD) and features an image of the goddess Fides (Fidelity) on the reverse side, which symbolizes the loyalty and allegiance of the Roman people to their emperor.
