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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Maximinus Thrax PROVIDENTIA AVG; Providentia
| Silver | 2.9 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 | 236-238 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280265 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
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: 2.09–3.662 g;Diameter varies: 19–21.8 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Providentia on the reverse side, which represents the divine protection and guidance of the Roman Empire. The coin's design was meant to convey the message that the Roman Empire was under the watchful eye of the gods and that its prosperity was ensured by their divine providence. This coin is a tangible representation of the Roman Empire's belief in the power of divine intervention in human affairs.
