Dupondius - Pertinax PROVIDENTIAE DEORVM COS II S C; Providentia
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#267865 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding right hand above head to star and resting left hand on breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDENTIAE DEORVM COS II S C
Translation:
Providentiae Deorum. Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Foresight of the gods. 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 Roman Emperor to be assassinated. He ruled for only 87 days in 193 AD before being killed by his own soldiers. Despite his short reign, Pertinax is remembered for his attempts to reform the Roman Empire and restore its prosperity. The coin bearing his name and image is a rare and valuable artifact that provides a glimpse into the tumultuous period of Roman history.
