Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius PROV DEOR TR P XV COS III S C; Providentia
161 year| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#263515 |
|---|---|
| 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
The Sestertius coin , which features Marcus Aurelius and the goddess Providentia, was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Despite the challenges faced by the empire, including wars with Germanic tribes and plagues, the coinage during this period remained consistent and of high quality, reflecting the stability and resilience of the Roman economy.
