Denarius - Pescennius Niger MARTI VICTORI, Mars

€271,302.00
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
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#58, OCRE#ric.4.pn.58
Obverse descriptionHead of Pescennius Niger, laureate, right.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIMP CAES C PE … GER AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Caius Pescennius Niger Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Gaius Pescennius Niger, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionMars, helmeted, nude except cloak on left shoulder, advancing left, holding spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringMARTI VICTORI
(Translation: Marti Victori. To Mars, the victorious.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (193-194)  - -
Catalog ID6518238970
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