Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus PROVIDENT 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#290181 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Officina mark in right field.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
PROVIDENT AVG
ς
Translation:
Providentia Augusti.
Foresight of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was introduced by the Roman Emperor Claudius II Gothicus in 268 AD, during a time of economic crisis and military challenges. The coin was designed to replace the previous denomination, the denarius, and was made of silver, which was a more valuable and stable metal. The coin's design featured the image of the emperor on one side and the goddess Providentia on the other, symbolizing the emperor's role as a protector and provider for the Roman people. Despite its introduction during a time of crisis, the Antoninianus coin remained in circulation for over 100 years and became a staple of the Roman Empire's economy.
