Denarius - Pescennius Niger IVSTI AVG

€1.00
IssuerSyria, Usurpations of
Year193-194
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1)
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.9 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#44B, OCRE#ric.4.pn.44B, BMC RE#304
Obverse descriptionHead of Pescennius Niger, laureate, right.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIMP CAES C PESCEN NIGER IVSTI AV
(Translation: Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Gaius Pescennius Niger. Justice of the emperor (Augustus))
Reverse descriptionTwo capricorns facing rght and left, back to back, over small round shield, supporting larg round shiled, on which are seven stars.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringIVSTI AVG
(Translation: Justice, the venerable)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (193-194)  - -
Catalog ID8340080570
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