Denarius - Septimius Severus (PROVIDENTIA AVG; Providentia) (196-197) front Denarius - Septimius Severus (PROVIDENTIA AVG; Providentia) (196-197) back
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Denarius - Septimius Severus PROVIDENTIA AVG; Providentia

 
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Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
196-197
Value
1 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#269754
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Providentia, draped, standing left, holding in right hand wand over globe set on ground and sceptre in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PROVIDENTIA AVG

Translation:
Providentia Augusti.
Providence of the emperor (Augustus).

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Denarius - Septimius Severus (PROVIDENTIA AVG; Providentia) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Providentia on the reverse side, which represents the divine personification of foresight and forward planning. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 193 to 211 AD. The image of Providentia on the coin symbolizes the emperor's efforts to promote stability and prosperity throughout the empire.