Antoninianus - Probus PROVIDENTIA AVG; 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#293080 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and standard in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROVIDENTIA AVG
-/B//XXI
Translation:
Providentia Augusti.
Providence of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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 the Roman Empire, such as prosperity, peace, and unity. The coin features an image of Providentia, the goddess of foresight and providence, on the reverse, which symbolizes the Empire's commitment to the well-being of its citizens. The use of silver in the coin's composition also signifies the value and importance of the Roman Empire's currency.