Denarius - Carus PROVIDE AVGG; Providentia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Carus (Marcus Aurelius Carus) (282-283) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 282-283 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296189 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDE AVGG
Translation:
Providentia Duorum Augustorum.
Foresight of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Carus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Carus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 282 to 283 AD. The coin features an image of the goddess Providentia on the reverse side, which symbolizes the Roman Empire's prosperity and good fortune during Carus' reign. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea that Carus' rule would bring peace and prosperity to the empire, and it's an interesting example of how coins were used as a tool for political propaganda in ancient Rome.