© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Elagabalus PROVID DEORVM; Providentia
| Silver | 4.2 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 218-222 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276754 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, leaning left elbow on column, holding wand in right hand over globe set on ground and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVID DEORVM
Translation:
Providentia Deorum.
Foresight of the gods.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.22–5.24 g;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 the Roman goddess Providentia on the reverse, which symbolizes the divine protection and guidance of the Roman Empire.
