Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Pertinax
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 1.8 cm (3/4 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
silverportraitcoinimperial (roman)inorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalstriking (metalworking)roman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
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.
