Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus PROVIDENTI AVG; Providentia
| Silver | 1.9 g | 18 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 | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290183 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, globe. Officina mark in right field.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
PROVIDENTI AVG
ς
Translation:
Providentia Augusti.
Foresight of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Claudius II Gothicus (PROVIDENTI 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 was fought between the Romans and the Goths, a Germanic tribe that had invaded the empire's territories. Despite the challenges of this conflict, the Roman mint still managed to produce coins, including this one, which features an image of Providentia, the goddess of foresight and good fortune, on its reverse side. This coin is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the Roman people during a time of great uncertainty and upheaval.
