Antoninianus - Aurelianus PROVIDENT 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#290845 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDENT AVG
Translation:
Providentia Augusti.
Foresight of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Aurelianus (270-275 AD) was part of a significant monetary reform implemented by the Roman Emperor Aurelian. The reform aimed to address the inflation and currency devaluation that had plagued the Roman Empire for centuries. The Antoninianus was introduced as a new denomination, replacing the previous denomination of the antoninianus, and was made of silver, which was a more valuable material than the previous bronze. This change in material and denomination helped to stabilize the Roman currency and facilitate trade throughout the empire.
