Antoninianus - Aurelianus PROVIDENT AVG; Venus
| 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#291158 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding helmet in right hand and spear and shield in left hand.
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 - Aurelianus coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Aurelian (270-275 AD) to promote the cult of the Roman goddess Venus. The coin features an image of Venus on the reverse side, which was a departure from the traditional depiction of Roman emperors on coins. This change in design was meant to emphasize the importance of Venus in Roman religion and culture, and to promote the idea that the emperor's power was derived from the goddess' favor.