What is RIC IV Pertinax 25?

RIC IV Pertinax 25 is a Bronze Dupondius of Pertinax (193 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Pertinax 25.

Pertinax Dupondius — RIC IV Pertinax 25

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Pertinax 25

Ruler

Pertinax

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

193 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP CAES P HELV PERTIN AVG

Head of Pertinax, radiate, right

Reverse

LAETITIA TEMPORVM S C

Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Pertinax 25 is a dupondius of Pertinax (193 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and sceptre in left hand.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Pertinax 25?: RIC IV Pertinax 25 is a Bronze Dupondius of Pertinax (193 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Pertinax 25.
How do you identify RIC IV Pertinax 25?: The obverse depicts Head of Pertinax, radiate, right with the inscription IMP CAES P HELV PERTIN AVG. The reverse depicts Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription LAETITIA TEMPORVM S C. Portrait type: radiate.