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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXI IMP IIII COS III; Providentia
| Silver | 3.2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 166-167 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262833 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, pointing wand in right hand at globe at her feet and holding vertical sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XXI IMP IIII COS III
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Prima Vicesima, Imperator Quartum, Consul Tertium.
Holder of tribunician power for the 21st time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.86–3.5 g;Diameter varies: 16.75–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius (TR P XXI IMP IIII COS III; Providentia) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Specifically, it was minted during the Marcomannic Wars, a series of conflicts that lasted from 166 to 180 AD and involved various Germanic tribes and other groups attacking the Roman Empire's borders. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to produce coins like this one, which feature images of their leaders and various gods and goddesses. This coin, in particular, features an image of Providentia, the Roman goddess of foresight and good fortune, on the reverse side.
