Sestertius - Commodus (PROV DEOR P M TR P VIII IMP VI COS IIII P P S C; Providentia) (183) front Sestertius - Commodus (PROV DEOR P M TR P VIII IMP VI COS IIII P P S C; Providentia) (183) back
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Sestertius - Commodus PROV DEOR P M TR P VIII IMP VI COS IIII P P S C; Providentia

183 year
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
183
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#265722
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 P M TR P VIII IMP VI COS IIII P P S C

Translation:
Providentia Deorum. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Octava, Imperator Sextum, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Foresight of the gods. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the eighth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the sixth time, consul for the fourth 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.