Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius PROV DEOR TR P COS II S C; Providentia
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 171-172 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#263748 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe on extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROV DEOR TR P COS II S C
Translation:
Providentia Deorum. Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Foresight of the gods. Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time. 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 Marcus Aurelius on one side and the goddess Providentia on the other, highlighting the Roman Empire's belief in the importance of divine providence and the emperor's role as a divine leader.
