© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Pertinax PROVIDENTIAE DEORVM COS II S C; Providentia
193 year| Bronze | 23 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Pertinax (Publius Helvius Pertinax) (193) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 193 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#267855 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding right hand above head to star and resting left hand on breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDENTIAE DEORVM COS II S C
Translation:
Providentiae Deorum. Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Foresight of the gods. Consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 19.62–26.33 g;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 its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was placing a strong emphasis on planning and preparation for the future. Additionally, the fact that the coin is made of bronze and weighs 23g suggests that it was a widely circulating coin that was used for everyday transactions, making it a tangible connection to the past for those who are interested in ancient Roman history.
