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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Constantius I PROVIDENT DEOR; Providentia
| Silver | 3.8 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Caesar | Constantius I Chlorus (Flavius Valerius Constantius) (293-305) |
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 293-294 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306689 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROVIDENT DEOR
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Translation:
Providentia Deorum.
Foresight of the gods.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.95–4.41 g;Diameter varies: 19–22.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Constantius I (PROVIDENT DEOR; Providentia) was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that aimed to promote the idea of divine providence and the emperor's role as a divine protector. The coin's design, which includes the image of Providentia, the goddess of foresight and provision, and the inscription "PROVIDENT DEOR," reinforces this message. This coin is a tangible representation of the Roman Empire's shift towards Christianity, as Providentia was a goddess associated with the Christian God.
