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Antoninianus - Tacitus PROVIDEN DEOR; Providentia
| Silver | 4 g | 23.5 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 | 4 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291830 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing right, holding ensign in each hand, facing Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
PROVIDEN DEOR
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Translation:
Providentia Deorum.
Foresight of the gods.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.78–4.49 g;Diameter varies: 23–23.5 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Tacitus (PROVIDEN DEOR; Providentia) 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 beauty, showcasing the resilience and craftsmanship of Roman minting techniques.
