Dupondius - Pertinax PRIMI DECENNALES COS II S C
193 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Pertinax (Publius Helvius Pertinax) (193) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 193 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#267863 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend within oak-wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRIMI DECENNALES COS II S C
Translation:
Primi Decennales. Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
The first decade. Consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Pertinax coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Pertinax, who was the first emperor to include the title "COS II" (Consul for the second time) on his coins. This was a departure from the traditional practice of including the title "COS" (Consul) only once, and it signified Pertinax's desire to emphasize his consular powers and legitimacy as emperor.