Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius PROV DEOR TR P XVI COS III 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 | 161-162 |
| 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#263533 |
|---|---|
| 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 XVI COS III S C
Translation:
Providentia Deorum. Tribunicia Potestate Sexta Decima, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Foresight of the gods. Holder of tribunician power for the 16th time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius is notable for its depiction of the Roman goddess Providentia on the reverse side. Providentia was a goddess of foresight and provision, and her presence on the coin may suggest that Marcus Aurelius was emphasizing the importance of careful planning and preparation during his reign. This coin may have been circulated during a time of economic or political uncertainty, and the image of Providentia may have been meant to reassure the public that the emperor was taking steps to ensure the empire's continued prosperity.
