Denarius - Pescennius Niger BONI EVENTVS, Fides

€271,217.00
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
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#5A, OCRE#ric.4.pn.5A, RSC#10 var.
Obverse descriptionHead of Pescennius Niger, laureate, right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering[IMP CA]ES C PES NIGER IVS A
(Translation: Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Gaius Pescennius Niger. Justice of the emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionFides, draped, standing front, head left, holding basket of fruit in right hand and corn-ears in left hand.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringBONI EVENTVS
(Translation: Of good success.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (193-194)  - -
Catalog ID9761645610
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