Pertinax, 193 AD. AR Denarius (3.3g). Rome mint. Laureate head right. Reverse: Providentia standing left, raising hand to star; PROVID DEOR COS II. RIC 11a; C. 40. Interesting compact portrait, reminiscent of subsequent portraits of Septimius Severus. Old collection toning. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $750-1,000.
Ex McCullough Collection.
