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Antoninianus - Probus PROVIDENT AVG; Providentia
| Silver | 3.8 g | 22.5 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 | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292838 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROVIDENT AVG
Q/-//SXXI
Translation:
Providentia Augusti.
Foresight of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.18–4.203 g;Diameter varies: 22–23.86 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Probus (276-282 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature a portrait of the emperor on one side and a deity on the other. In this case, the coin features a portrait of Probus on one side and the goddess Providentia on the other. This innovation in coinage design was a significant departure from previous Roman coins, which had typically featured images of gods and goddesses or other symbols of Roman power and authority. The inclusion of the emperor's portrait on the coin was seen as a way to emphasize the emperor's divine right to rule and to promote his image as a powerful and benevolent leader.
