Denarius - Julia Domna PROVID AVGG; Providentia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-211 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269977 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding in right hand wand over globe set on ground and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVID AVGG
Translation:
Providentia Augustorum.
Providence of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Julia Domna (PROVID AVGG; Providentia) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), who was known for his extensive reforms and military campaigns. One of his most significant reforms was the introduction of a new currency system, which included the Denarius coin. The Denarius coin was made of silver and was used as the standard currency throughout the Roman Empire. The coin features an image of Julia Domna, the empress of Septimius Severus, on the obverse side, and an image of Providentia, the goddess of foresight and good fortune, on the reverse side. The coin's inscription, "PROVID AVGG," stands for "Providentia Augustorum," which means "the foresight of the emperors." This coin is an interesting example of how currency was used as a tool for political propaganda and symbolism in ancient Rome.