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© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Pertinax ROMAE AETERNAE COS II S C; Roma
193 year| Bronze | 18.4 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 | 18.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#267856 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding Victory in outstretched right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMAE AETERNAE COS II S C
Translation:
Romae Aeternae. Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
To Everlasting Rome. Consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius - 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 reducing taxes and debasing the currency to pay for military campaigns. The Sestertius - Pertinax coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the economic and political climate of the Roman Empire during this time period.
