Antoninianus - Florianus PROVIDE AVG; Providentia
276 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Florian (Marcus Annius Florianus) (276) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 276 |
| 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#291512 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROVIDE AVG
-/-//VI
Translation:
Providentia Augusti.
Foresight of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Florianus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Florianus (276 AD), who was known for his attempts to reform the Roman Empire's currency and economy. The coin's design features the image of Providentia, the Roman goddess of foresight and providence, on the reverse side, which symbolizes the emperor's efforts to restore the empire's prosperity and stability. Despite its silver content, the coin was not widely accepted or used in trade due to its low silver content and lack of trust in the Roman currency at the time.
