© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Pertinax AEQVIT AVG TR P COS II; Aequitas
193 year| Silver | 3.3 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Pertinax (Publius Helvius Pertinax) (193) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 193 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#267823 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AEQVIT AVG TR P COS II
Translation:
Aequitas Augusti. Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum.
Equity of the emperor (Augustus). holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Pertinax coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Aequitas, who represents fairness and equality, on its reverse side. This is fitting, as the name Pertinax means "pertaining to equality" in Latin. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Pertinax, who ruled the Roman Empire for a brief period in 193 AD and was known for his efforts to restore peace and stability to the empire after a period of turmoil.
