Antoninianus - Quintillus PROVIDENT AVG; Providentia
270 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291621 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at her feet, modius.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDENT AVG
Translation:
Providentia Augusti.
Foresight of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Quintillus, which was minted in 270 AD, is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists. It's estimated that only around 200 of these coins exist today, making it a highly sought-after piece of Roman Empire history.
