Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus Posthumous; PROVIDENTIA AVG; Providentia
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292495 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, leaning on column, holding baton on club in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDENTIA AVG
Translation:
Providentia Augusti.
Providence of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Claudius II Gothicus, who was a Roman emperor from 268 to 270 AD. The coin's design features an image of Providentia, the Roman goddess of foresight and good fortune, on the reverse side. This is interesting because Providentia was a relatively new deity in the Roman pantheon at the time, and her inclusion on the coinage suggests that she was becoming increasingly important in Roman religious and cultural life. Additionally, the use of Providentia on the coin may have been a way for Claudius II to promote his own image as a wise and far-sighted leader, as the goddess was associated with qualities such as wisdom, insight, and good judgment.
