© Museu de Prehistòria de València
© Museu de Prehistòria de València
Denarius - Pertinax LAETITIA TEMPOR COS II; Laetitia
193 year| Silver | 3.7 g | 16.5 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 | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#267827 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and sceptre set on globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LAETITIA TEMPOR COS II
Translation:
Laetitia temporum. Consul Secundum.
Joyous times. Consul for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.49–7.22 g;Diameter varies: 16–17 mm;
Example of this type:
Museu de Prehistòria de València
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Pertinax coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Pertinax, who was the first emperor to include the title "Temporum Cos" (meaning "Ruler of the Times") on his coins. This title was meant to emphasize his authority and power, and it became a common feature on coins minted during his reign.
