Antoninianus - Probus PROVIDEN DEOR; Providentia
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293203 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing right, holding ensign in each hand, facing Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
PROVIDEN DEOR
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Translation:
Providentia Deorum.
Foresight of the gods.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Probus coin was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the goddess Providentia on the reverse, suggests that the Roman government was promoting the idea of divine providence and the protection of the state as a way to reassure the public during a period of uncertainty.