Denarius - Pescennius Niger BONI EVENTVS, Fides

€271,215.00
IssuerSyria, Usurpations of
Year193-194
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1)
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.2 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#4, OCRE#ric.4.pn.4, BMC RE#299A
Obverse descriptionHead of Pescennius Niger, laureate, right.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIMP CAES C PESC NIGER IVT AV
(Translation: Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Gaius Pescennius Niger. Justice of the emperor (Augustus))
Reverse descriptionFides, draped, standing front, head right, holding corn-ears in right hand and basket of fruit in left hand.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringBONI EVENTVS
(Translation: Of good success)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (193-194)  - -
Catalog ID8947106420
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