Denarius - Pescennius Niger MINER VICT, Minerva

€271,304.00
IssuerSyria, Usurpations of
Year193-194
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1)
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.8 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#59, OCRE#ric.4.pn.59
Obverse descriptionHead of Pescennius Niger, laureate, right.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIMP CAES C PESC NIGER IVS AVG COS II
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Caius Pescennius Niger. Iustitia Augusti. Consul Secundum. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Gaius Pescennius Niger. Justice of the emperor (Augustus). Consul for the second time.)
Reverse descriptionMinerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand; to right of feet, shield.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringMINER VICT
(Translation: Minerva Victrix. Minerva, the victorious.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (193-194)  - -
Catalog ID8231225100
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