Sestertius - Commodus (PROV AVG TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII P P S C; Providentia) (183-184) front Sestertius - Commodus (PROV AVG TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII P P S C; Providentia) (183-184) back
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Sestertius - Commodus PROV AVG TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII P P S C; Providentia

 
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
183-184
Value
1 Sestertius = ¼ 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#265773
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 AVG TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII P P S C

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, which symbolizes the Roman Empire's ability to provide for its citizens and ensure their well-being.