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Argenteus - Constantius I PROVIDENTIAE AVGG; Nicomedia
295 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 295 |
| Value | Argenteus (1) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#391717 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four-turreted gateway, open, doors thrown back; above gate, star.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG
Unabridged legend: PROVIDENTIAE AVGVSTORVM
Translation: The foresight of the emperors.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Argenteus - Constantius I coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Providentia on the reverse side, which symbolizes the divine protection and guidance of the Roman Empire.
