As - Severus Alexander (PROVIDENTIA DEORVM S C; Providentia) (222-231) front As - Severus Alexander (PROVIDENTIA DEORVM S C; Providentia) (222-231) back
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As - Severus Alexander PROVIDENTIA DEORVM S C; Providentia

 
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
222-231
Value
As (1⁄32)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#279746
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Providentia, draped, standing left, legs crossed, holding wand in right hand over globe and cornucopiae; leaning on column with left arm.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PROVIDENTIA DEORVM S C

Translation:
Providentia Deorum. Senatus Consultum.
Providence of the gods. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Severus Alexander coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Providentia on the reverse side, which symbolizes the divine protection and guidance of the Roman Empire.