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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Fraction - Diocletian PROVIDENTIA DEORVM, A; Alexandria
308 year| Bronze | 3 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximinus II (311-313) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 308 |
| Value | ½ Follis (⅛) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#412704 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing right, extending right hand to Quies; Quies, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand.
Officina letter in left field.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDENTIA DEORVM
Unabridged legend: Providentia Deorum.
Translation: Providence of the gods.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Diocletian coin is that it was issued during a time of economic reform and monetary restructuring in the Roman Empire. Diocletian introduced a new system of taxation and coinage, which included the introduction of a new bronze coin, the nummus, which replaced the older copper coins. This coin was part of that new system and features the emperor's image on one side and the goddess Providentia on the other. The coin's design and materials reflect the empire's efforts to address economic challenges and stabilize the currency.
