© Museu de Prehistòria de València
© Museu de Prehistòria de València
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius PROV DEOR TR P XVIII COS III; Providentia
| Silver | 3.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 163-164 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262756 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe on extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROV DEOR TR P XVIII COS III
Translation:
Providentia Deorum. Tribunicia Potestate Octava Decima, Consul Tertium.
Foresight of the gods. Holder of tribunician power for the 18th time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Example of this type:Museu de Prehistòria de València
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius, which was minted between 163-164 AD, is considered to be one of the most well-preserved examples of Roman coinage from that time period. Its mintage was during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, which was marked by a series of military victories and diplomatic successes under Marcus Aurelius' rule. The coin's design features a portrait of the emperor on one side and the goddess Providentia on the other, symbolizing the Roman Empire's growing influence and power.
