Antoninianus - Trebonianus Gallus PROVIDENT AVG; Providentia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trebonianus Gallus (Gaius Vibius Afinius Trebonianus Gallus) (251-253) Volusianus (Gaius Vibius Volusianus) (251-253) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 251-253 |
| 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#283575 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding wand in right hand over globe set on ground and sceptre in left.
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 Trebonianus Gallus (PROVIDENT AVG; Providentia) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 251-253 AD, during the reign of Emperor Trebonianus Gallus, who ruled the empire alongside his co-emperor, Hostilian. However, their rule was cut short when they were both killed during a plague outbreak in 253 AD. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable piece of history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political climate of the Roman Empire during that time.