© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Lucius Verus PROV DEOR TR P II COS II; Providentia
| Silver | 3.2 g | 17.5 mm |
| 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 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263156 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe on extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROV DEOR TR P II COS II
Translation:
Providentia Deorum. Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul Secundum.
Foresight of the gods. Holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.021–3.48 g;Diameter varies: 17–17.68 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Lucius Verus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 161 to 169 AD, is notable for its depiction of the goddess Providentia on the reverse side. Providentia was a Roman deity who personified the concept of foresight or providence, and was often depicted holding a scroll or a globe, symbolizing her ability to see into the future. The inclusion of Providentia on the coin may have been a nod to the emperor's efforts to promote the idea of imperial providence, or the belief that the Roman Empire was divinely ordained and guided by the gods.
