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Denarius, Pertinax (126–193), issuer Pertinax; obverse: head of Pertinax in laurel wreath facing right, inscription IMP CAES P HELV - PERTIN AVG; reverse: Ops personified seated left, holding two ears of corn in right hand, left hand on seat, inscription OPI DIVIN - TR P COS II; dated 193 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome; coin; diameter 16.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.25 g, axis 15°.

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LZT26A73_082

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Keywords

Denarius Pertinax 126–193 issuer Pertinax obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription IMP CAES P HELV - PERTIN AVG reverse Ops personified seated left holding two ears corn right hand left hand seat inscription OPI DIVIN - TR P COS II dated 193 CE Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome coin diameter 16.0–17.5 mm weight 3.25 g axis 15° worn circular metal coin raised profile bearded man showing curly hair laurel ribbon tied back visible hair curls facial features relief coin surface aged scratches small cracks chips uneven edges metal tones silver darker gray patina across design lighter highlights raised areas darker shadows recessed areas background plain white.