TRAJAN SESTERTII
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Gods, Goddesses, and Personifications
10. Providentia
Providentia is the symbol of the providence of the Gods whom the Romans believed directly and frequently intervened in human affairs.
Providentia is depicted holding a staff and leaning elbow on column(sometimes draped). She points to a globe at her feet.
114-117ad
from the Matthew Sersch collection
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ex CNG auction 53
obv : IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PM TRP COS VI PP
rev: PRO AVG SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS SC
34mm
25.3g
Bust Draped
RIC 661
rare
(EX) Matthew Sersch collection
114-117ad
obv : IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PARTHICO PM TRP COS VI PP
rev:PROVIDENTIA AVGVSTI SPQR SC
Bust right draped (RIC 663, Banti 90, BMC 1041)
varieties:
from the Dr. Jones Collection
Bust right, 3/4 view aegis (Banti 88)
Bust right , draped and cuirassed ( Banti 64)
scarce
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