Æ30 - Pescennius Niger ΚΑΙϹΑΡΙΑϹ ΓΕΡΜΑΝΙΚΗϹ

Issuer Caesarea Germanica (Bithynia and Pontus)
Year 193-194
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 15.78 g
Diameter 30 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) V.2#69620
Obverse description Laureate head of Pescennius Niger, right
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ΑΥΤ Κ Γ ΠΕϹΚ ΝΙΓΡΟϹ ΙΟΥϹΤΟϹ ϹΕΒ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Gaius Pescennius Niger Just Augustus)
Reverse description View of the harbour of Caesarea Germanica, with lighthouse and statue (Poseidon?) on column on each side, in which galley under sail right; on left, temple with two columns; below, bull reclining left head right
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ΚΑΙϹΑΡΙΑϹ ΓΕΡΜΑΝΙΚΗϹ
(Translation: of Caesarea Germanica)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (193-194) - -
Numisquare ID 2873474720
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