What is RIC IV Pertinax 30?

RIC IV Pertinax 30 is a Bronze Dupondius of Pertinax (193 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Pertinax 30.

Pertinax Dupondius — RIC IV Pertinax 30

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Pertinax 30

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

PROVIDENTIAE DEORVM COS II S C

Providentia, draped, standing left, holding right hand above head to star and resting left hand on breast

About This Type

This RIC IV Pertinax 30 is a dupondius of Pertinax (193 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding right hand above head to star and resting left hand on breast.

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 30?: RIC IV Pertinax 30 is a Bronze Dupondius of Pertinax (193 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Pertinax 30.
How do you identify RIC IV Pertinax 30?: The obverse depicts Head of Pertinax, radiate, right with the inscription IMP CAES P HELV PERTIN AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding right hand above head to star and resting left hand on breast with the inscription PROVIDENTIAE DEORVM COS II S C. Portrait type: radiate.