Antoninianus - Gordian III PROVIDENTIA AVG; Providentia
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280937 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, holding corn-ears in right hand over modius and anchor set on ground in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDENTIA AVG
Translation:
Providentia Augusti.
Providence of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
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 minted in 238-239 AD, just before the Roman Empire was plunged into a series of civil wars and external invasions that would eventually lead to its decline and fall. Despite this tumultuous period, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of Roman currency and artistry.
