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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Quintillus PROVIDENT AVG; Providentia
270 year| Silver | 2.6 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Quintillus (Marcus Aurelius Claudius Quintillus) (270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 270 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291577 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at her feet, globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROVIDENT AVG
-/-//-
Translation:
Providentia Augusti.
Foresight of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 1.901–3.47 g;Diameter varies: 18–22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Quintillus coin was minted during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the goddess Providentia on the reverse, was meant to convey the idea of the empire's providence and protection. Despite this, the coin's silver content was actually reduced during this time period, indicating that the empire was facing economic challenges and struggling to maintain its currency's value. This coin is a tangible representation of the complexities and challenges of maintaining a powerful empire.
