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Denarius - Maximinus Thrax PROVIDENTIA AVG; Providentia
| Silver | 3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximinus I Thrax (Gaius Julius Verus Maximinus) (235-238) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 235-236 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280246 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding wand in right hand over globe set on ground and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDENTIA AVG
Translation:
Providentia Augusti.
Providence of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.3–3.73 g;Diameter varies: 18–21.3 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Maximinus Thrax (PROVIDENTIA AVG; Providentia) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Providentia on the reverse side, which symbolizes the idea of the Roman Empire's prosperity and good fortune.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (235-236) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius - Maximinus Thrax (PROVIDENTIA AVG; Providentia) (235-236) coin.
