Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius (PROV DEOR TR P XV COS III S C; Providentia) (161) front Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius (PROV DEOR TR P XV COS III S C; Providentia) (161) back
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Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius PROV DEOR TR P XV COS III S C; Providentia

161 year
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
161
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#263513
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Providentia, draped, standing front, head left, holding globe in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PROV DEOR TR P XV COS III S C

Translation:
Providentia Deorum. Tribunicia Potestate Quinta Decima, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Foresight of the gods. Holder of tribunician power for the 15th time, consul for the third 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, who was known for his philosophical writings and his reign during a period of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire.