Antoninianus - Ulpia Severina PROVIDENTIA DEORVM; Fides
| Silver | 3.6 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Severina (Ulpia Severina) (274-275) |
| Emperor | Aurelian (Lucius Domitius Aurelianus) (270-275) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 270-275 |
| 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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291259 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing right, holding ensign in each hand, facing Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROVIDENTIA DEORVM
-/-//(crescent)XXT
Translation:
Providentia Deorum.
Providence of the gods.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.21–3.82 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Ulpia Severina was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the "Crisis of the Third Century." This period saw a succession of weak and short-lived emperors, civil wars, and external invasions, which led to a significant decline in the empire's power and influence. Despite these challenges, the coinage of the time continued to be produced, with the Antoninianus denomination being introduced during the reign of Emperor Aurelian (270-275 AD) as a replacement for the earlier denarius. The coin's design, featuring the image of Ulpia Severina, was likely meant to promote the emperor's agenda and reinforce the idea of imperial authority and stability.
