Aureus - Marcus Aurelius PROV DEOR TR P XVI COS III; Providentia
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 161-162 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262704 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe on extended right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROV DEOR TR P XVI COS III
Translation:
Providentia Deorum. Tribunicia Potestate Sexta Decima, Consul Tertium.
Foresight of the gods. Holder of tribunician power for the 16th time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin of Marcus Aurelius (PROV DEOR TR P XVI COS III; Providentia) (161-162) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Gold is interesting because it features an image of the Roman goddess Providentia on the reverse, which symbolizes the Roman Empire's belief in the power of divine providence to guide and protect their leaders.
