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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gordian III PROVIDENTIA AVG; Providentia
| Silver | 4.5 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 238-239 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280732 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing front, head left, holding globe in extended right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDENTIA AVG
Translation:
Providentia Augusti.
Providence of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.8–5.18 g;Diameter varies: 21–24 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Gordian III and the goddess Providentia was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Gordian III was the last Roman Emperor to issue coins with the legend "PROVIDENTIA AVG" (Providence of the Emperor), which was a reference to the goddess Providentia who was believed to guide the emperor's decisions. This coin was issued just a few years before the Roman Empire was divided into two parts, marking the beginning of the Crisis of the Third Century, a period of political instability, civil wars, and foreign invasions that lasted for over a century. Despite the turmoil, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of Roman coinage and the importance of the goddess Providentia in Roman culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (238-239) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Antoninianus - Gordian III (PROVIDENTIA AVG; Providentia) (238-239) coin.
