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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Severus Alexander PROVIDENTIA AVG S C; Providentia
| Bronze | 21.5 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 231-235 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 21.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279818 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing front, head left, holding corn-ears in right hand over modius and anchor in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDENTIA AVG S C
Unabridged legend: Providentia Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Providence of the emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 20.07–23.221 g;Diameter varies: 28–32 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 the Roman goddess Providentia on the reverse, which represents the divine protection and guidance of the Roman Empire.
