© Museu de Prehistòria de València
© Museu de Prehistòria de València
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXII IMP IIII COS III; Providentia
| Silver | 3.3 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 167-168 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262839 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 XXII IMP IIII COS III
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Secunda Vicesima, Imperator Quartum, Consul Tertium.
Holder of tribunician power for the 22nd time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.06–3.47 g;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 (TR P XXII IMP IIII COS III; Providentia) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Marcus Aurelius was the emperor at the time, and he was known for his wisdom and philosophical writings. Despite the challenges facing the empire, including wars with Germanic tribes and plagues, the coinage during this period remained consistent and of high quality. The Providentia symbol on the coin, which depicts a woman holding a scepter and a shield, represents the Roman goddess of foresight and good fortune. This coin is a testament to the enduring legacy of Roman culture and the importance of leadership during times of crisis.
