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#298516 |
|---|---|
| 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 , which features the Roman Emperor Numerian, is notable for its unusual design. While most Roman coins of the time featured the emperor's portrait on one side and a deity or other symbol on the other, the Antoninianus has the emperor's portrait on both sides, with the reverse side showing Numerian in a more informal, relaxed pose. This unique design has led some historians to speculate that the coin may have been minted during a time of political instability or crisis, when the emperor's authority was being challenged.
