© Museu de Prehistòria de València
© Museu de Prehistòria de València
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius PROV DEOR TR P XVII COS III; Providentia
| Silver (.840) | 4 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 162-163 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver (.840) |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262723 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe on extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROV DEOR TR P XVII COS III
Translation:
Providentia Deorum. Tribunicia Potestate Septima Decima, Consul Tertium.
Foresight of the gods. Holder of tribunician power for the 17th time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.9–3.42 g;Example of this type:
Museu de Prehistòria de València
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Providentia on the reverse, which represents the divine providence of the Roman Empire. This coin was minted during the reign of Marcus Aurelius, who was known for his philosophical writings and his efforts to promote the values of Stoicism throughout the empire. The image of Providentia on this coin reflects the importance of this goddess in Roman culture and highlights the close relationship between the Roman state and the divine realm.
