Denarius - Trajan PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R PROVID; Providentia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 114-117 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#253293 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, pointing with right hand at large globe to left, and holding vertical sceptre in left, with left elbow resting on column.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R PROVID
Translation:
Parthico, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Sextum, Pater Patriae, Senatus Populusque Romanus, Providentia.
Conqueror of the Parthians, high priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the sixth time, father of the nation. The senate and the Roman people. Foresight.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Providentia symbol on the coin, which depicts a woman holding a scepter and a shield, represents the Roman goddess of foresight and good fortune. It was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Trajan, and was meant to convey the idea that the emperor's rule was blessed by the gods and would bring prosperity to the empire.
