Antoninianus - Aurelianus PROVIDEN DEOR; Fides
| 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#291092 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing right, holding ensign in each hand, facing Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
PROVIDEN DEOR
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Translation:
Providentia Deorum.
Foresight of the gods.
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 celebrate the Roman Empire's victory over the Palmyrene Empire. The coin features the image of Aurelian on one side and the goddess Providencia on the other, symbolizing the empire's providence and protection. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant departure from the usual bronze or copper coins of the time, indicating the empire's wealth and prosperity.
