Pertinax Denarius, Janus reverse
RIC IV Pertinax 3 · 193 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
IMP CAES P HELV PERTIN AVG
Head of Pertinax, laureate, right
Reverse
IANO CONSERVAT
Janus, with two heads facing left and right, draped, standing front, holding sceptre in right hand and resting left hand on hip
About This Type
This RIC IV Pertinax 3 is a denarius of Pertinax (193 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Janus, with two heads facing left and right, draped, standing front, holding sceptre in right hand and resting left hand on hip.
About the Denarius
The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC IV Pertinax 3?
- RIC IV Pertinax 3 is a Silver Denarius of Pertinax (193 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Pertinax 3.
- How do you identify RIC IV Pertinax 3?
- The obverse depicts Head of Pertinax, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES P HELV PERTIN AVG. The reverse depicts Janus, with two heads facing left and right, draped, standing front, holding sceptre in right hand and resting left hand on hip with the inscription IANO CONSERVAT. Portrait type: laureate.
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