Auction: 24125 - Spink Numismatic e-Circular 39: Ancient Coins, featuring the Little Busby Hoard of Roman Denarii - e-Auction
Lot: 1096
Roman Empire, Pertinax (AD 193), AR Denarius, Rome, IMP CAES P HELV PERTIN AVG, laureate head right, rev. OPI DIVIN TR P COS II, Opus seated left, holding corn ears, 3.20g (RIC 8a; BMC 19), excellent portrait, showcasing rare depth in this short-lived Emperor, toned, with some verdigris to reverse, but otherwise near extremely fine
Provenance
The Little Busby Hoard of Roman Denarii, found at Little Busby, North Yorkshire, on 2 June 2021 [PAS YORYM-B64A28]
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Sold for
£1,900
Starting price
£400