Sestertius - Caracalla (PROVIDENTIAE DEORVM S C; Providentia) (210-213) front Sestertius - Caracalla (PROVIDENTIAE DEORVM S C; Providentia) (210-213) back
Sestertius - Caracalla (PROVIDENTIAE DEORVM S C; Providentia) (210-213) photo
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Sestertius - Caracalla PROVIDENTIAE DEORVM S C; Providentia

 
Bronze 26 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
210-213
Value
1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
26 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#273878
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

Mass varies: 23.51–31.63 g;
Diameter varies: 30–31.54 mm;

Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)

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 represents the divine providence and foresight of the Roman emperors.