© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Aurelianus PROVIDENT AVG; Providentia
| Silver | 2.4 g | 19.5 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 | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290844 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at her feet, globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROVIDENT AVG
-/-//-
Translation:
Providentia Augusti.
Foresight of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.33–2.53 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Aurelianus (270-275 AD), who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to reform the Roman Empire's currency. The coin's design features the goddess Providentia on the reverse, which symbolizes the emperor's efforts to promote stability and prosperity throughout the empire. The use of silver in the coin's composition also reflects the value placed on this precious metal during the Roman Empire.
