Antoninianus - Elagabalus PROVID DEORVM; Providentia
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276755 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Elagabalus (PROVID DEORVM; Providentia) was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content had been debased to almost 50% of its original value, leading to rampant inflation and economic instability. Despite this, the coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today, with some rare examples selling for thousands of dollars.
