Antoninianus - Probus PROVIDEN AVG or PROVIDENT AVG; Providentia
| Silver | 4.3 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 276-282 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292667 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROVIDEN AVG or PROVIDENT AVG
-/-//STI
Translation:
Providentia Augusti.
Providence of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 4.01–4.75 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Probus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD), who was known for his military campaigns and agricultural reforms. The coin's design features the goddess Providentia on the reverse, which symbolizes the Roman Empire's prosperity and good fortune during Probus' rule. The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.