Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus PROVIDEN AVG; Providentia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius II (Marcus Aurelius Claudius) (268-270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 268-270 |
| 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#290178 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDEN AVG
Translation:
Providentia Augusti.
Providence of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Claudius II Gothicus (PROVIDEN AVG; Providentia) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's production coincided with the Gothic War, which lasted from 267 to 269 AD and saw the Roman Empire facing off against the Goths, a Germanic tribe that had invaded the empire's territories. Despite the challenges of this conflict, the Roman Empire was able to maintain its control over its territories and continue issuing coins like the Antoninianus, which remained an important symbol of Roman power and influence.
