© Institute of Classics/University of Graz
© Institute of Classics/University of Graz
Antoninianus - Florianus PROVIDEN DEOR; Providentia
276 year| Silver | 4.9 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 4.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291542 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing right, holding ensign in each hand, facing Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROVIDEN DEOR
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Translation:
Providentia Deorum.
Foresight of the gods.
Comment
Example of this type:Institute of Classics/University of Graz
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Florianus coin was minted during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the goddess Providentia on the reverse, was meant to convey the idea of the empire's providence and protection. Despite this, the coin's silver content was actually reduced during this time period, indicating the empire's financial struggles. This coin is a unique example of how currency can reflect the political and economic climate of a particular time and place.
