This reproduction in on a much thicker flan than the original coin.
This is a copy of a very rare denarius by Pertinax who ruled for a short period in AD 193. The obverse reads ‘IMP CAES P HELV PERTIN AVG’ and shows a laureate head of Pertinax facing right.
The reverse reads ‘PROVID DEOR COS 11 and shows Providentia standing left, holding up right hand to star, left hand on breast. It is RIC Vol IV, 11a.
Note: This reproduction has a thicker flan than the original coin.
