Denarius - Elagabalus PROVID DEORVM; Providentia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 218-222 |
| 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#276753 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVID DEORVM
Translation:
Providentia Deorum.
Foresight of the gods.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Elagabalus (PROVID DEORVM; Providentia) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Providentia on the reverse side, which symbolizes the Roman Empire's prosperity and good fortune during the reign of Emperor Elagabalus.
