© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Sestertius - Pupienus PROVIDENTIA DEORVM S C; Providentia
238 year| Bronze | 20.8 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Pupienus (Marcus Clodius Pupienus Maximus) (238) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 238 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 20.8 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280664 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding wand in right hand over globe set on ground and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDENTIA DEORVM S C
Translation:
Providentia Deorum. Senatus Consultum.
Providence of the gods. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 19.035–22.56 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , which features the image of Pupienus and the inscription "PROVIDENTIA DEORVM S C," is a rare example of a Roman coin that was issued during a time of great turmoil and political upheaval. The coin was minted in 238 AD, during the reign of the Roman Emperor Pupienus, who ruled the empire alongside his co-emperor Balbinus. However, their rule was short-lived, as they were both assassinated by the Praetorian Guard just a few months after taking power. Despite this tumultuous history, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
