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RIC IV Pertinax 11A (denarius)

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Pertinax 11A (denarius). Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Pertinax. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Pertinax, laureate, right, with the legend IMP CAES P HELV PERTIN AVG.

The reverse shows providentia, draped, standing left, holding right hand above head to star and resting left hand on breast, with the legend PROVID DEOR COS II.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

Pertinax served as Roman emperor for the first three months of 193, becoming the first ruler of the Year of the Five Emperors following the assassination of Commodus. The son of a freedman, he achieved high office through a military career, governorships, and senior commands. During his brief rule of 87 days, he sought to restore military discipline and imperial financial stability before being killed by the Praetorian Guard.

Struck at the Rome mint, this silver coin is a denarius, the standard Roman silver denomination originally introduced around 211 BC. The obverse depicts the laureate head of the emperor accompanied by the inscription "IMP CAES P HELV PERTIN AVG", reflecting his imperial title. On the reverse, the draped figure of Providentia stands holding her right hand up towards a star and resting her left on her breast, framed by the legend "PROVID DEOR COS II".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Pertinax

Design

Obverse
Head of Pertinax, laureate, right
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding right hand above head to star and resting left hand on breast
Obverse legend
IMP CAES P HELV PERTIN AVG
Reverse legend
PROVID DEOR COS II

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Pertinax 11A (denarius)
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP CAES P HELV PERTIN AVG
Reverse legend to match
PROVID DEOR COS II
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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