Antoninianus - Valerianus PROVID AVGG; Providentia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 257-259 |
| 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#286156 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and ensign in left hand; at feet, globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVID AVGG
Translation:
Providentia Duorum Augustorum.
Providence of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Valerianus, who was Roman Emperor from 253 to 260 AD. The coin's design features the image of Providentia, the Roman goddess of foresight and providence, on the reverse side. This is significant because Providentia was a prominent deity during the 3rd century AD, and her representation on the coin highlights the importance of divine guidance and protection in Roman society at that time.
