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Antoninianus - Probus PROVIDENTIA AVG; Providentia
| Billon (.050 silver) | 4.7 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 | Billon (.050 silver) |
| Weight | 4.7 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293082 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROVIDENTIA AVG
-/-//XXIA
Unabridged legend: Providentia Augusti.
Translation: Providence of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.44–6 g;Diameter varies: 22–24 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Probus coin is that it was issued during a time of economic reform and monetary stabilization efforts by the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was increased to .050, which was a significant improvement from the previous coinage that had much lower silver content, and it was also made of a new alloy called Billon, which was a mixture of silver and copper. This change in composition was done to address the inflation that had become a major issue in the Roman Empire during that time.
