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Antoninianus - Gallienus PROVI AVG; Providentia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260-268 |
| 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#289185 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at her feet, globe. Officina mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROVI AVG
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Translation:
Providentia Augusti.
Foresight of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus, also known as the "Gallienus," was a coin introduced by the Roman Emperor Gallienus in 260 AD, during a time of great turmoil and political instability in the Roman Empire. Despite this, the coin remained in circulation for over 300 years, until the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD. This coin was made of silver and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the empire, indicating the importance of trade and commerce during that time period.
