© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Diocletianus PROVIDENTIA AVGG; Providentia
| Silver | 3.8 g | 21.5 mm |
| 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 | 285-294 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#305722 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding ears of corn in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at foot, modius.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROVIDENTIA AVGG
C/-//-
Translation:
Providentia Duorum Augustorum.
Foresight of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.1–4.78 g;Diameter varies: 20.86–22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Providentia, the Roman goddess of foresight and forward planning, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was focused on planning and preparation for the future, possibly in response to the challenges and instability of the late 3rd century.
