© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius PROV DEOR TR P XV COS III; Providentia
161 year| Silver | 3.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 161 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262681 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding up globe in right hand and cornucopiae at shoulder in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROV DEOR TR P XV COS III
Translation:
Providentia Deorum. Tribunicia Potestate Quinta Decima, Consul Tertium.
Foresight of the gods. Holder of tribunician power for the 15th time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.97–3.34 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Marcus Aurelius (PROV DEOR TR P XV COS III; Providentia) (161) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Providentia on the reverse side, which represents the divine protection and guidance of the Roman people.
