Antoninianus - Tacitus PROVIDEN DEOR; Providentia
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291831 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was introduced by the Roman Emperor Tacitus in 275-276 AD as a replacement for the denarius, which had been the standard Roman currency for centuries. The Antoninianus was made of silver and was intended to be worth 2 denarii. However, due to inflation and debasement of the currency, the value of the Antoninianus declined over time, and by the late 3rd century, it was worth only a fraction of its original value. Despite this, the Antoninianus remained in circulation until the fall of the Roman Empire in the 5th century.
