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Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus Posthumous; PROVIDENT AVG; Providentia
| Silver | 2.11 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 276-282 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.11 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292494 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre or cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDENT AVG
Unabridged legend: Providentia Augusti.
Translation: Foresight of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Providentia, the Roman goddess of foresight and forward planning, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was focusing on planning and preparation for the future, perhaps in response to the challenges of the Gothic Wars.
