Sestertius - Pertinax (OPI DIVIN TR P COS II S C; Ops)
Obverse
Head of Pertinax, laureate, right.
Lettering: IMP CAES P HELV PERTINAX AVG
Reverse
Ops, draped, seated left on throne, holding two corn-ears in right hand.
Lettering: OPI DIVIN TR P COS II S C
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Pertinax (Wikidata) (Nomisma)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
variable
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
1 Sestertius (Numeric: 0.25) (Fraction: 1/4)
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Bronze
Weight
24.3 g
Size
30.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
IMP CAES P HELV PERTINAX AVG
Reverse Lettering
OPI DIVIN TR P COS II S C
Comments
Mass varies: 21.48–26.6 g;
Diameter varies: 30–32 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
