<ARTICLE> 9
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from
Provident Financial Group, Inc.'s 10-K/A for December 31, 1997 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<RESTATED> 
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
                             
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