Antoninianus - Probus PROVIDENT AVG; Providentia
| Silver | 4.5 g | - |
| 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 | 4.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293522 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROVIDENT AVG
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Translation:
Providentia Augusti.
Foresight of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
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. This was a significant departure from previous Roman coins, which typically featured images of gods and goddesses or other symbols of Roman power. 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. This design change was a precursor to the later Roman coinage that would feature the emperor's image prominently, and it marked a significant shift in the way that Roman rulers were represented on coinage.