Antoninianus - Galerius PROVIDENT DEOR; Providentia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Caesar | Galerius (Gaius Galerius Valerius Maximianus) (293-305) |
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 294-295 |
| 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#306765 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, seated left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROVIDENT DEOR
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Translation:
Providentia Deorum.
Foresight of the gods.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Galerius and the inscription "PROVIDENT DEOR" (Providentia), was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coinage of this period was characterized by rapid inflation, and the value of the Antoninianus coin depreciated significantly during the reign of Galerius. In fact, the purchasing power of the coin dropped by as much as 90% during his reign, making it difficult for people to afford basic necessities like food and shelter. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to produce coins like the Antoninianus, which remain an important part of numismatic history today.
