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Dupondius - Pertinax PROVIDENTIAE DEORVM COS II S C; Providentia
193 year| Bronze | 12.3 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 12.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#267866 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding both hands above head to large star.
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
Mass varies: 11.92–12.75 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
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 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 attempting to restore 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.
