Antoninianus - Gallienus PROVIDENTIA AVGG; Providentia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 254-255 |
| 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#286577 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, leaning on column, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDENTIA AVGG
Translation:
Providentia Duorum Augustorum.
Foresight of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Gallienus and the goddess Providentia on its reverse, was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Specifically, it was issued during the "Crisis of the Third Century," a period of political instability, external threats, and economic disruption that lasted from 235 to 284 AD. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to produce coins like the Antoninianus, which not only served as a means of currency but also as a symbol of the empire's power and influence.