Aureus - Gallienus PROVIDENTIA AVGG; Providentia
259 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 259 |
| 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#286779 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Gallienus (PROVIDENTIA AVGG; Providentia) (259) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Gallienus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 253 to 268 AD. The coin features an image of the goddess Providentia on the reverse, which was a common motif during Gallienus' reign. Providentia was the goddess of foresight and providence, and her image on the coin was meant to symbolize the emperor's ability to provide for the welfare of his people. The coin was made of gold, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time, and it was used as a means of exchange and a symbol of wealth and power.