Dupondius - Caracalla PROVIDENTIAE DEORVM S C; Providentia
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 214-217 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#273998 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding wand in right hand over globe and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDENTIAE DEORVM S C
Translation:
Providentiae Deorum. Senatus Consultum.
To the foresight of the gods. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Caracalla and the inscription "PROVIDENTIAE DEORVM S C" is interesting because it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the Roman Empire. Caracalla, who ruled from 211 to 217 AD, was known for his military campaigns and his introduction of the Edict of Caracalla, which granted Roman citizenship to all free inhabitants of the empire. This coin was minted during his reign and features an image of the emperor on one side and the goddess Providentia on the other. The use of bronze for the coin's material also reflects the empire's shift towards using less valuable metals for currency during this time period.