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Sestertius - Pertinax LIB AVG TR P COS II S C; Liberalitas
193 year| Bronze | 24.5 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 | 24.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#267851 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIB AVG TR P COS II S C
Translation:
Liberalitas Augusti, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
The liberality of the emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 24.29–24.79 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Liberalitas, which represents the idea of liberality or generosity, on the reverse side. This is fitting, as the name Pertinax, which appears on the obverse side, means "pertaining to pertinacity" or "persevering" in Latin. This coin was minted during Pertinax's reign as Roman Emperor, which lasted from 193 to 194 AD.
