As - Caracalla (PROVIDENTIAE DEORVM S C; Providentia) (214-217) front As - Caracalla (PROVIDENTIAE DEORVM S C; Providentia) (214-217) back
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As - Caracalla PROVIDENTIAE DEORVM S C; Providentia

 
Bronze 10.7 g -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
214-217
Value
As = 1⁄16 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
10.7 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#274002
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Providentia, draped, standing left, holding wand in right hand over globe and sceptre in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PROVIDENTIAE DEORVM S C

Translation:
Providentiae Deorum. Senatus Consultum.
To the foresight of the gods. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Providentia on the reverse side, which represents the divine providence and foresight of the Roman emperors.