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#286158 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae 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, which was issued during the reign of Valerianus (257-259 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature a Christian symbol, the Chi-Rho monogram, on its reverse side. This symbol, which is a combination of the Greek letters chi (X) and rho (P), represents the name of Christ and was used by early Christians to signify their faith. The inclusion of this symbol on the coin reflects the growing influence of Christianity in the Roman Empire during this period.
