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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Tacitus PROVID AVG or PROVIDE AVG; Providentia
| Silver | 3.6 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tacitus (Marcus Claudius Tacitus) (275-276) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 275-276 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291787 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROVID AVG or PROVIDE AVG
-/-//Q
Translation:
Providentia Augusti.
Foresight of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.04–4.19 g;Diameter varies: 21.375–24.32 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 coin featuring Tacitus (PROVID AVG or PROVIDE AVG; Providentia) is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Tacitus was the Roman Emperor from 275 to 276 AD, and his reign was marked by political instability, military conflicts, and economic challenges. Despite these challenges, the coinage issued during his reign, including the Antoninianus, remained of high quality and aesthetic value, showcasing the resilience and craftsmanship of Roman minting techniques.
