Antoninianus - Aurelianus PROVIDEN DEOR; Sol
| 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#291063 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand, holding globe in left hand, facing Fides, standing right, holding ensign in each hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROVIDEN DEOR
S//XXIP
Translation:
Providentia Deorum.
Foresight of the gods.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin was minted during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the goddess Providencia on one side and the sun god Sol on the other, reflects the Empire's shift towards paganism and the growing cult of the emperor. Despite its silver content, the coin was not widely accepted in trade due to its low silver content and was eventually replaced by coins with higher silver content.
