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Denarius - Pertinax PROVID DEOR COS II
193 year| Silver | 2.95 g | 19 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 | 2.95 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#267839 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 Denarius - Pertinax (PROVID DEOR COS II) (193) coin is that it features a rare reverse design, depicting Pertinax, the Roman emperor who ruled for only 87 days in 193 AD, being crowned by the goddess Victory. This design was only used during Pertinax's brief reign and is considered highly sought after by collectors.
