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Pertinax, AD 193. AR Denarius struck at Rome

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Pertinax, AD 193. AR Denarius struck at Rome
Pertinax, AD 193. AR Denarius struck at Rome. Laureate head right of Pertinax. Reverse: Janus standing front, holding scepter. RIC 3 [R3]; C. 17. A bit off center. Choice Very Fine.

There are few coin types used by Pertinax, stemming from his short reign of 1 January to 28 March, at which time he was murdered by the praetorians. This denarius could have been part of the 150 denarii given to each of the citizens of Rome upon his elevation.
Estimated Value $450 - 650.

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