Dupondius - Commodus (PROV DEOR TR P VII IMP IIII COS III P P S C; Providentia) (181-182) front Dupondius - Commodus (PROV DEOR TR P VII IMP IIII COS III P P S C; Providentia) (181-182) back
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Dupondius - Commodus PROV DEOR TR P VII IMP IIII COS III P P S C; Providentia

 
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Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
181-182
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
References
Numista
N#265664
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering: PROV DEOR TR P VII IMP IIII COS III P P S C

Translation:
Providentia Deorum. Tribunicia Potestate Septima, Imperator Quartum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Foresight of the gods. Holder of tribunician power for the seventh time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Providentia on the reverse side, which symbolizes the Roman Empire's ability to provide for its citizens and ensure their well-being.