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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Tacitus PROVIDENTIA AVG; Providentia
| Silver | 3.5 g | 22.5 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 | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291727 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROVIDENTIA AVG
-/A//XXI
Translation:
Providentia Augusti.
Providence of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.05–4.55 g;Diameter varies: 21.75–23 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was introduced during the reign of Emperor Tacitus (275-276 AD) as a replacement for the denarius, which had been the standard Roman silver coin for centuries. The Antoninianus was made of silver and had a higher purity level than the denarius, with a weight of 3.5 grams. Despite its introduction during a time of economic turmoil, the Antoninianus remained in circulation for over a century and became a popular coin among collectors.
