Caption

Sestertius of Pertinax (126–193), 193 CE. 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, a legionary standing behind him, Liberalitas in front holding a cornucopia and an abacus, a Roman citizen on the steps; legend in fields. Personifications: Liberalitas. Attributes: cornucopia, abacus, curule chair. Material: coin. Diameter about 30.0–30.5 mm, weight 25.01 g, axis 0°. Roman Empire.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_467

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Keywords

Sestertius Pertinax 126–193 193 Ce Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription IMP CAES HELV–P Tinax Avg Reverse Pertinax seated curule chair dais legionary standing Liberalitas front holding cornucopia abacus Roman citizen steps legend fields Personifications Attributes Material coin Diameter 30.0–30.5 mm weight 25.01 g axis 0° Roman Empire round metallic object worn uneven surface showing shallow raised shapes low-relief indentations visible scratches scuffs object small irregular notch edge several areas darker discolored visible colors gold areas brownish reddish discoloration.