Aureus - Aurelianus PROVIDEN DEOR; Providentia
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Aurelian (Lucius Domitius Aurelianus) (270-275) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 270-275 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290995 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing right, holding ensign in each hand, facing Sol, standing left, holding globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDEN DEOR
Translation:
Providentia Deorum.
Foresight of the gods.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin was used as a means of payment for Roman soldiers, and it was also used to pay taxes. It was made of gold, which was a valuable and coveted metal at the time. In fact, the Aureus coin was so valuable that it was often used as a form of currency for international trade. Is there anything else you'd like to know about this coin?