Antoninianus - Florianus (PROVIDENTIA AVG; Providentia) (276) front Antoninianus - Florianus (PROVIDENTIA AVG; Providentia) (276) back
Antoninianus - Florianus (PROVIDENTIA AVG; Providentia) (276) photo
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Antoninianus - Florianus PROVIDENTIA AVG; Providentia

276 year
Silver 3.4 g -
Description
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
3.4 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#291440
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at her feet, globe.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PROVIDENTIA AVG
-/-//III

Translation:
Providentia Augusti.
Providence of the emperor (Augustus).

Comment

Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Antoninianus - Florianus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Florianus (276 AD), who was the son of Emperor Tacitus and was known for his military campaigns against the Goths and Vandals. Despite his military successes, Florianus' reign was cut short when he was killed in a battle against the Goths in 276 AD, making his coinage relatively rare and sought after by collectors.