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Antoninianus - Numerian PROVIDENT AVGG; Providentia
| Silver | 3.6 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Numerian (Marcus Aurelius Numerius Numerianus) (283-284) Carinus (Marcus Aurelius Carinus) (283-285) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 283-284 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298513 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding ears of corn in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, modius.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROVIDENT AVGG
-/-//VXXI
Translation:
Providentia Duorum Augustorum.
Providence of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.25–4.61 g;Diameter varies: 21–24.3 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Numerian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 283 to 284 AD. The coin's obverse features the image of Numerian, while the reverse bears the image of Providentia, the Roman goddess of foresight or providence. The coin's inscription, "PROVIDENT AVGG," is an abbreviation of "Providentia Augustorum," which means "the foresight of the emperors." This coin is interesting because it highlights the importance of Providentia in Roman culture and politics, and it provides a glimpse into the religious and political beliefs of the time.
