Denarius - Severus Alexander PROVIDENTIA AVG; Providentia and Annona
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 231-235 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia (or Annona), draped, standing left, holding two corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; on ground, modius.
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 - Severus Alexander (PROVIDENTIA AVG; Providentia and Annona) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Providentia on one side, and an image of Annona, the goddess of grain, on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Severus Alexander, who ruled the Roman Empire from 222 to 235 AD. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the emperor's efforts to ensure the prosperity and well-being of the Roman people through the provision of food and other essential resources.
