Denarius - Pescennius Niger BONAE SPEI, Spes

€271,210.00
IssuerSyria, Usurpations of
Year193-194
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1)
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.6 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#3D, OCRE#ric.4.pn.3D
Obverse descriptionHead of Pescennius Niger, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES C PESC NIGER IVS AVG COS II
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Caius Pescennius Niger. Iustitia Augusti. Consul Secundum. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Gaius Pescennius Niger. Justice of the emperor (Augustus). Consul for the second time.)
Reverse descriptionSpes, draped, advancing left, holding up flower in right hand and raising skirt with left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBONAE SPEI
(Translation: Bonae Spei. To good hope.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (193-194)  - -
Catalog ID6668958380
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