Note: RIC misdescribes the Rx. type as "Providentia standing left, holding globe and sceptre."
Incorrectly citing Cohen 470 which is of different type "...holding globe and transverse sceptre"


1st emission of Ticinum, 276 CE.

RIC 319, Ticinum. Bust type C. Denomination: Antoninianus.

OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG

Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from back.

REV.: PROVIDEN AVG

Providentia standing left, holding baton and sceptre, globe at foot.

Mintmark: // STI

Weight: ?

Image provided courtesy of Mike Vosper Coins.


RIC 319, Ticinum. Bust type C. Denomination: Antoninianus.

OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG

Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from back.

REV.: PROVIDEN AVG

Providentia standing left, holding baton and sceptre, globe at foot.

Mintmark: // STI

Weight: 4.16 g.

Image provided courtesy of Philippe Gysen