Dupondius - Macrinus PROVIDENTIA DEORVM S C; Providentia
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Macrinus (Marcus Opellius Macrinus) (217-218) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 217-218 |
| Value | Dupondius (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#275222 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding wand over globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDENTIA DEORVM S C
Translation:
Providentia Deorum. Senatus Consultum.
Providence of the gods. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Macrinus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Macrinus, who was the first Roman Emperor to be born in the Roman Empire, rather than in Italy. This coin was minted in Rome and features an image of Providentia, the goddess of foresight and forward planning, on the reverse side. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea that Macrinus' rule was divinely ordained and that he was a wise and just leader. Despite this, Macrinus' reign was marked by political instability and he was eventually overthrown and executed in 218 AD.
