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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXII IMP V COS III; Providentia
168 year| Silver | 3 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 168 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262849 |
|---|---|
| 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 XXII IMP V COS III
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Secunda Vicesima, Imperator Quintum, Consul Tertium.
Holder of tribunician power for the 22nd time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fifth time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.97–3.1 g;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 XXII IMP V COS III; Providentia) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Despite the challenges, Marcus Aurelius' reign is often regarded as the "Golden Age" of the Roman Empire, due to his wise leadership and commitment to justice, equality, and the rule of law. The Providentia symbol on the coin represents the goddess of foresight and forward planning, reflecting Marcus Aurelius' focus on long-term stability and prosperity for the empire.
