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Nummus - Diocletian PROVIDENTIA DEORVM QVIES AVGG SF; Treveri
| Bronze | 10.45 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus II (Flavius Valerius Severus) (306-307) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 305-307 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.45 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#120922 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing right, extending right hand to Quies, draped, standing left, holding branch (up or down) in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDENTIA DEORVM QVIES AVGG
Comment
The title of this piece is a little short, reading only "D N DIOCLETIANO BAEATISSIMO SEN AV" classified R1.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Providentia on one side, which represents the divine protection and guidance of the Roman Empire. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Diocletian, who was known for his extensive military campaigns and administrative reforms, and the image of Providentia may have been intended to convey the idea that the empire was under the watchful eye and protection of the gods.
