© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Pertinax CONSECRATIO
| Silver | 3 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193-194 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269058 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle, standing front, head left, on globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO
Translation:
Consecratio.
Consecration.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.64–3.35 g;Diameter varies: 17.6–19 mm;
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 (CONSECRATIO) coin is that it features an image of Pertinax, who was a Roman general and statesman, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts the goddess Concordia, symbolizing the unity and harmony of the Roman people. This coin was minted during Pertinax's brief reign as Roman Emperor in 193-194 AD, and its design reflects the political and cultural values of the Roman Empire during that time.
