Denarius - Pescennius Niger BONAE SPEI, Spes

€271,209.00
IssuerSyria, Usurpations of
Year193-194
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1)
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.6 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#3E, OCRE#ric.4.pn.3E
Obverse descriptionHead of Pescennius Niger, laureate, right.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIMP CAES C […] AVG COS
(Translation: Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Gaius [Pescennius Niger], emperor (Augustus), consul)
Reverse descriptionSpes, draped, advancing left, holding up flower in right hand and raising skirt with left hand.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringBONAE SPEI
(Translation: To good hope)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (193-194)  - -
Catalog ID8739560240
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