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Sestertius - Maximinus Thrax PROVIDENTIA AVG S C; Providentia
| Bronze | 19.2 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximinus I Thrax (Gaius Julius Verus Maximinus) (235-238) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 235-236 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 19.2 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 4.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280310 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding wand in right hand over globe decorated with stars and zones and set on ground and holding cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDENTIA AVG S C
Translation:
Providentia Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Providence of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.78–32.67 g;Diameter varies: 25–31.4 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Providentia, the Roman goddess of foresight and forward planning, on the reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was focused on planning and preparing for the future, perhaps in response to the challenges and uncertainties of the 3rd century AD.
