Antoninianus - Diocletianus PROVIDENT DEOR; Providentia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 294-293 |
| 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#305713 |
|---|---|
| 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Diocletian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 284 to 305 AD. This coin was part of a series of reforms that Diocletian implemented to stabilize the Roman economy, which had been suffering from inflation and currency devaluation. The Antoninianus was introduced as a new denomination to replace the debased denarius, and it was made of silver, which was a more valuable and stable metal than the copper or bronze used in previous coins. The use of silver in the Antoninianus coinage helped to restore confidence in the Roman currency and stabilize the economy.