Denarius - Pertinax (PROVID DEOR COS II; Providentia)
Obverse
Head of Pertinax, laureate, right.
Lettering: IMP CAES P HELV PERTIN AVG
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding right hand above head to star and resting left hand on breast.
Lettering: PROVID DEOR COS II
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Pertinax (Wikidata) (Nomisma)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
variable
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
1 Denarius (Numeric: 1)
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver
Weight
3 g
Size
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
IMP CAES P HELV PERTIN AVG
Reverse Lettering
PROVID DEOR COS II
Comments
Mass varies: 2.65–3.33 g;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
