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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Sestertius - Pertinax DIS GENITORIBVS S C
193 year| Bronze | 26.5 g | - |
| 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 | 26.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#267849 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Unidentified female deity, towered, draped, standing front, sacrificing from patera in right hand over altar and holding box of perfumes in left hand; to right, naked childing standing on globe, holding up both hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIS GENITORIBVS S C
Translation:
Dis Genitoribus. Senatus Consultum.
To the gods of birth.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Pertinax, who was a Roman general and statesman who became emperor in 193 AD, but ruled for only a brief period of time before being assassinated. Despite his short reign, his coinage is relatively common and highly sought after by collectors due to its historical significance.
