Denarius - Severus Alexander (PROVAD DEORVM; Providentia) (222-235) front Denarius - Severus Alexander (PROVAD DEORVM; Providentia) (222-235) back
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Denarius - Severus Alexander PROVAD DEORVM; Providentia

 
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Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
222-235
Value
Denarius (½)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#279363
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering: PROVAD DEORVM

Translation:
Providentia Deorum.
Foresight of the gods.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denarius - Severus Alexander (PROVAD DEORVM; Providentia) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Providentia on the reverse side, which symbolizes the Roman Empire's prosperity and good fortune during the reign of Emperor Severus Alexander.