Denarius - Pescennius Niger BONAE SPEI, Spes

€271,213.00
IssuerSyria, Usurpations of
Year193-194
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1)
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.5 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#3C, OCRE#ric.4.pn.3C
Obverse descriptionHead of Pescennius Niger, laureate, right.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIMP C PESCEN NIGER IVST AV
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Caius Pescennius Niger. Iustitia Augusti. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Gaius Pescennius Niger. Justice of the emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionSpes, draped, advancing left, holding up flower in right hand and raising skirt with left hand.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringBONAE SPEI
(Translation: Bonae Spei. To good hope.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (193-194)  - -
Catalog ID5406953330
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