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#298515 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 (front) features the image of Numerian, while the reverse (back) depicts the goddess Providentia, which is why the coin is sometimes referred to as the "Providentia Antoninianus." This coin was an important part of the Roman Empire's currency system during the 3rd century AD and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today.