Antoninianus - Claudius II Bust left, PROVIDENT AVG, Rome

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year268-270
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.5 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#91 (g), OCRE#ric.5.cg.91
Obverse descriptionBust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C CLAVDIVS AVG
(Translation: Commander Caesar Claudius, emperor.)
Reverse descriptionProvidentia standing facing, head left, legs crossed, leaning on column, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at foot left, globe.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPROVIDENT AVG
(Translation: Foresight of the emperor.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (268-270)  - No officina in field. -
ND (268-270)  - Officina XII in field. -
ND (268-270)  - Officina ς in field. -
Catalog ID5077792780
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