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Antoninianus - Probus PROVIDENT AVG; Providentia
| Silver | 3.4 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 | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293757 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; mark of value in exergue, officina mark either in right field or in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROVIDENT AVG
XXIP
Translation:
Providentia Augusti.
Foresight of the emperor (Augustus).
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Probus coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD) to promote the ideals of prosperity and abundance. The coin's obverse features the image of Providentia, the Roman goddess of foresight and provision, who was believed to guide the emperor's decisions and ensure the prosperity of the empire. The reverse of the coin depicts a stalk of grain, symbolizing abundance and fertility. This coin was made of silver and weighed 3.4 grams, making it a significant and valuable piece of currency during its time.
