Antoninianus - Carinus PROVIDENT AVGG; Providentia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Carinus (Marcus Aurelius Carinus) (283-285) Numerian (Marcus Aurelius Numerius Numerianus) (283-284) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 283-285 |
| 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#298362 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding ears of corn in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, modius.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROVIDENT AVGG
-/-//VIXXI
Translation:
Providentia Duorum Augustorum.
Providence of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Carinus (PROVIDENT AVGG; Providentia) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted between 283-285 AD, a period marked by political instability, economic struggles, and military conflicts. Despite these challenges, the coin's design highlights the importance of the Roman Empire's divine providence, with the inscription "PROVIDENT AVGG" meaning "Provident Augusti" or "Provident Emperor." This suggests that the Roman Empire was emphasizing the role of divine guidance in leading the empire through difficult times.