Denarius - Pescennius Niger APOLLINI SANCTO, Apollo

€271,206.00
IssuerSyria, Usurpations of
Year193-194
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1)
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.2 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#2B, OCRE#ric.4.pn.2B
Obverse descriptionHead of Pescennius Niger, laureate, right.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIMP CAES C PESI [or PESC] NIGER AVG
(Translation: Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Gaius Pescennius Niger, emperor (Augustus))
Reverse descriptionApollo, nude, standing left, holding laurel-branch in right hand, resting right arm on column and left hand on hip.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringAPOLLINI SANCTO
(Translation: To holy Apollo)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (193-194)  - -
Catalog ID7556637030
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