© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Caracalla PROVIDENTIAE DEORVM; Providentia
| Gold | 7.2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 213-217 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273534 |
|---|---|
| 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
Translation:
Providentiae Deorum.
To the foresight of the gods.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.146–7.16 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Caracalla coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Providentia on one side, which represents the divine providence and foresight of the Roman emperors. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who ruled the Roman Empire from 211 to 217 AD. The coin's design was meant to convey the idea that the emperor's rule was divinely ordained and that he had the ability to predict and prepare for the future. The image of Providentia on the coin was a symbol of the emperor's wisdom and his ability to guide the empire towards a prosperous and stable future.
