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A work made of silver.

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Pertinax

193 (1 January-28 March)

Roman

Rome

The front of this coin portrays the Emperor Pertinax, facing right and wearing a crown of laurels.

On the back the figure of Equity is shown standing, holding a balance in one hand and and a cornucopia in the other.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium