Antoninianus - Valerianus PROVIDENTIA AVG; 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 | 258-259 |
| 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#285877 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at her feet, globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDENTIA AVG
Translation:
Providentia Augusti.
Providence of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Valerianus and bears the inscription "PROVIDENTIA AVG; Providentia," is notable for being one of the first coins to depict a Roman emperor with a beard. Prior to this coin's minting, Roman emperors were typically depicted clean-shaven, so the inclusion of Valerianus' beard on the coin was a departure from the usual depiction of Roman emperors. This change in depiction may have been a reflection of the changing cultural and social norms of the time, or it may have been a deliberate choice made by the mint to distinguish Valerianus from his predecessors. Regardless of the reason, the coin remains an interesting and unique example of Roman numismatics.