Antoninianus - Aurelianus PROVIDENTIA DEORVM; 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#290961 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROVIDENTIA DEORVM
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Translation:
Providentia Deorum.
Providence of the gods.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin was issued during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the goddess Providentia (PROVIDENTIA DEORVM) on the obverse and the goddess Fides (Fides) on the reverse, reflects the Empire's attempt to promote unity and stability through the use of religious symbols. Despite these efforts, the Roman Empire continued to face numerous challenges, including inflation, corruption, and external threats, ultimately leading to its decline and fall in the 5th century AD.
