Antoninianus - Volusianus PROVIDENTIA AVGG; Providentia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Volusianus (Gaius Vibius Volusianus) (251-253) Trebonianus Gallus (Gaius Vibius Afinius Trebonianus Gallus) (251-253) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 251-253 |
| 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#284076 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, seated left, holding corn-ears in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDENTIA AVGG
Translation:
Providentia Duorum Augustorum.
Foresight of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Volusianus coin was issued during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the goddess Providentia on the reverse, was meant to convey the idea of the empire's providence and protection. Despite this, the coin's silver content was actually reduced during this period, which has led some historians to suggest that the empire was facing economic difficulties and was unable to maintain the high level of silver purity in its coins. This reduction in silver content has made the coin a valuable collector's item, as it represents a unique moment in the history of Roman coinage.