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Denarius - Pertinax PROVID DEOR COS II; Providentia
193 year| Silver | 3 g | 17 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 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#267842 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding right hand above head to star and resting left hand on breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVID DEOR COS II
Unabridged legend: Providentia Deorum. Consul Secundum.
Translation: Foresight of the gods. Consul for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.65–3.33 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Pertinax coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Pertinax, who was the first 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 changes to the Roman Empire, including introducing a new currency system and restoring the Roman Senate's power. The coin's design, featuring the goddess Providentia on the reverse, symbolizes Pertinax's efforts to restore order and prosperity to the empire.
