Caption

Sestertius of Pertinax (126–193), Roman emperor (reigned 1–28 March 193). Obverse: head of Pertinax in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription IMP CAES HELV[P]TINAX AVG. Reverse: Pertinax seated on a curule chair on a dais; behind him a legionary stands; in front Liberalitas holds a cornucopia and an abacus; a Roman citizen on the steps. Legend in fields. Date: 193 CE. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter ~30.0–30.5 mm, weight 25.01 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_466

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Keywords

Sestertius Pertinax 126–193 Roman emperor reigned 1–28 March 193 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription IMP CAES HELV P Tinax Avg Reverse Pertinax seated curule chair dais legionary stands front Liberalitas holds cornucopia abacus Roman citizen steps Legend fields Date 193 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter ~30.0–30.5 mm weight 25.01 g axis 0° worn round coin metallic gold color darker brown tarnish showing raised profile person's head relief facing right coin edge slightly irregular small notch right side surface scratches dents areas varied patina giving mottled appearance gold brown tones.