© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus PROVIDENT AVG; Providentia
| Silver | 3 g | 19.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290180 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDENT AVG
Translation:
Providentia Augusti.
Foresight of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.18–3.436 g;Diameter varies: 18–22.29 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Claudius II Gothicus is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Claudius II, also known as Claudius Gothicus, was a military leader who became emperor in 268 AD after the death of his predecessor, Gallienus. He was known for his victories against the Goths, and his reign marked a brief period of stability in the empire after a series of civil wars and external threats. Despite this, the empire continued to decline, and the coinage issued during his reign, including the Antoninianus, reflects the economic and political challenges of the time. The coin's design, featuring the image of Providentia, the goddess of foresight, may have been intended to convey a sense of hope and renewal, but it also serves as a reminder of the empire's ongoing struggles.
