Antoninianus - Maximianus PROVIDENT DEOR; Providentia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 292-293 |
| 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#306343 |
|---|---|
| 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 - Maximianus coin was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the goddess Providentia on the reverse, was meant to convey the idea of the empire's providence and protection. However, despite this message, the coin's issuance coincided with a period of rampant inflation and currency devaluation, which ultimately contributed to the empire's decline. Despite these challenges, the Antoninianus - Maximianus coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, offering a glimpse into the complex economic and political dynamics of the late Roman Empire.
