© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Valerianus PROVIDENTIA AVGG; Providentia
| Silver | 3.1 g | 21 mm |
| 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 | 255-256 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#285986 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDENTIA AVGG
Translation:
Providentia Duorum Augustorum.
Foresight of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.05–3.15 g;Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Valerianus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 253 to 260 AD. The coin's obverse side features the image of the emperor, while the reverse side bears the image of Providentia, the Roman goddess of foresight or providence. The coin's silver content and weight of 3.1 grams were also unusual for coins of that time, indicating that it may have been a special issue or commemorative coin.
