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Roman Empire, Pertinax (192-193 AD), AR Denarius

193 AD, Rome mint

Roman Empire, Pertinax (192-193 AD), AR Denarius
Roman Empire, Pertinax (192-193 AD), AR Denarius
Roman Empire, Pertinax (192-193 AD), AR Denarius
€ 650.00 VAT margin scheme
Article code:  19-6212
Obverse: Laureate head right.
Legend: IMP CAES P HELV PERTIN AVG.
Reverse: Ops seated left, holding grain-ears.
Legend: OPI DIVIN TR P COS II

Diameter: 19,4 mm
Weight: 2,15 g
RIC 8, nearly VF
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Pertinax, Emperor of Rome, 31 December - 28 March 193 AD after the assasination of Commodus.
He was the first to become  during the tumultuous Year of the Five Emperors. During his 86 days of reign he dramatically reformed the Roman currency, increasing the weight and silver purity of the denarius.

Cassius Dio, historian and senator refers to him as an excellent and upright man.

Features and Specifications

Period Roman
Category Coins
Material Silver
Country Roman Empire
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