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Argenteus - Constantius I PROVIDENTIAE AVGG; Nicomedia
295 year| Silver | 3.03 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius I Chlorus (Flavius Valerius Constantius) (305-306) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 295 |
| Value | Argenteus (1) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.03 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#391198 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diocletian, Maximian, Constantius Chlorus, and Galerius, draped, sacrificing over tripod; behind, archway in a six-turreted enclosure.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG
Unabridged legend: PROVIDENTIAE AVGVSTORAE
Translation: The foresight of the emperors.
Comment
The denomination is uncertain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Constantius I, who was a Roman emperor from 293 to 306 AD, on one side, and the goddess Providentia on the other. Providentia was a Roman deity who personified the concept of providence or foresight, and was often depicted on coins as a way of expressing the idea that the emperor was divinely appointed to rule. The coin's design and imagery reflect the cultural and religious values of the Roman Empire during this time period.
