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Denarius of Pertinax (126–193), Roman emperor (reigned 1 Jan–28 Mar 193). Obverse: head of Pertinax in a laurel wreath facing right, legend IMP CAES P HELV - PERTIN AVG. Reverse: Ops (personification) seated left, holding two ears of corn in her right hand and resting her left hand on the seat, legend OPI DIVIN - TR P COS II. Iconography: ears of corn, personifications. Date: 193. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 16.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.25 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_083

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Denarius Pertinax 126–193 Roman emperor reigned 1 Jan–28 Mar 193 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend IMP CAES P HELV - PERTIN AVG Reverse Ops personification seated left holding two ears corn right hand resting left hand seat legend OPI DIVIN - TR P COS II Iconography ears personifications Date 193 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.0–17.5 mm weight 3.25 g axis 15° worn round metallic coin silver gray tones raised design showing seated figure chair figure draped clothing holds object hand arm rests coin edge irregularities small nicks surface textured wear subtle darker gray shading recessed areas.