Denarius - Pescennius Niger IOVI CONSERVATORI, Jupiter

€271,275.00
IssuerSyria, Usurpations of
Year193-194
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1)
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#42, OCRE#ric.4.pn.42
Obverse descriptionBust of Pescennius Niger, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIMP CAES C PESC NIGER IVST AVG
(Translation: Imperator, Caesar, Caius Pescennius Niger. Iustitia Augusti. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Gaius Pescennius Niger, justice of the emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionJupiter, half-draped, seated left on throne, holding Victory perched on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, eagle standing left.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringIOVI CONSERVATORI
(Translation: To Jupiter the Protector.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (193-194)  - -
Catalog ID4072427650
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