Antoninianus - Probus (PROVIDEN DEOR; Providentia) (276-282) front Antoninianus - Probus (PROVIDEN DEOR; Providentia) (276-282) back
Antoninianus - Probus (PROVIDEN DEOR; Providentia) (276-282) photo
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Antoninianus - Probus PROVIDEN DEOR; Providentia

 
Silver 4.4 g 22 mm
Description
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
4.4 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#293201
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Providentia, draped, standing right, holding ensign in each hand, facing Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PROVIDEN DEOR
*//KAA

Translation:
Providentia Deorum.
Foresight of the gods.

Comment

Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Probus coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Providentia on the reverse side, which symbolizes the Roman Empire's prosperity and good fortune during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD).