- Choice Extremely Fine Emperor Elagabalus Roman Empire silver denarius coin.
- Minted at Rome 219 CE (TR P II COS II).
- Approx. 20mm, 2.65g, RIC 23 variant (cataloged as draped, NOT draped & cuirassed), RSC 144a (draped & cuirassed).
- Certified by NGC to Ch XF.
- Well struck with great surfaces, superb portrait.
- Lightly toned with underlying luster, very nice in hand!
- Obverse: IMP ANTONINVS AVG, laureate draped & cuirassed bust facing right.
- Reverse: P M TR P II COS II P P, Providentia standing left with legs crossed holding rod & cornucopia & leaning on column, at her feet a globe.
- Providentia is a divine personification of the ability to foresee and make provision. She was among the embodiments of virtues that were part of the Imperial cult of ancient Rome. Providentia thus figures in art, cult, and literature.
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