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Aureus - Pertinax PROVID DEOR COS II
193 year| Gold | 7 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Pertinax (Publius Helvius Pertinax) (193) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 193 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#267838 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding both hands above head to large star.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVID DEOR COS II
Translation:
Providentia Deorum. Consul Secundum.
Foresight of the gods. Consul for the second time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Pertinax (PROVID DEOR COS II) (193) coin is that it was issued during the reign of Emperor Pertinax, who was the first Roman Emperor to be assassinated. He ruled for only 87 days before being killed by his own soldiers in 193 AD. Despite his short reign, Pertinax made significant attempts to reform the Roman Empire, including reducing the size of the army and increasing the weight of the Roman currency, which is reflected in the 7g weight of this gold coin.
