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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Pertinax AEQVIT AVG TR P COS II S C; Aequitas
193 year| Bronze | 26.4 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Pertinax (Publius Helvius Pertinax) (193) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 193 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 26.4 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#267847 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AEQVIT AVG TR P COS II S C
Translation:
Aequitas Augusti. Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Equity of the emperor (Augustus). holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 23.84–28.94 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Pertinax coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Aequitas, who represents fairness and equality, on its reverse side. This is fitting, as the coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Pertinax, who was known for his efforts to promote fairness and justice throughout the Roman Empire.
