Denarius - Gallienus PROVIDENTIA AVGG; Providentia
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Years | 255-256 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286780 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left 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 Denarius - Gallienus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Gallienus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 253 to 268 AD. One of the unique features of this coin is that it features the goddess Providentia on the reverse side, which was a departure from the traditional depiction of Roman emperors on coins. Providentia was the goddess of foresight and forward planning, and her appearance on the coin was seen as a symbol of the emperor's efforts to promote stability and prosperity throughout the empire.