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Denarius - Gordian II PROVIDENTIA AVGG; Providentia
238 year| Silver | 2.8 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian II (Marcus Antonius Gordianus Sempronianus Romanus Africanus) (238) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 238 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280641 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left with legs crossed, leaning left arm on column, holding wand in right hand over globe and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDENTIA AVGG
Comment
Mass varies: 2.47–3.117 g;Diameter varies: 20.56–21.3 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Gordian II (PROVIDENTIA AVGG; Providentia) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Providentia on the reverse side, which represents the divine personification of providence or foresight. This image was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Gordian II, and it symbolized the idea that the Roman Empire was protected and guided by the gods.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (238) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius - Gordian II (PROVIDENTIA AVGG; Providentia) (238) coin.
