Denarius - Pescennius Niger MONETAE AVG, Moneta

€271,312.00
IssuerSyria, Usurpations of
Year193-194
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1)
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.1 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#64C, OCRE#ric.4.pn.64C
Obverse descriptionHead of Pescennius Niger, laureate, right.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIMP C PESC NIGER IVS AVG COS II
(Translation: Imperator Caius Pescennius Niger. Iustitia Augusti. Consul Secundum. Supreme commander (Imperator), Gaius Pescennius Niger. Justice of the emperor (Augustus). Consul for the second time.)
Reverse descriptionMoneta, draped, sometimes wearing polos (modius), standing left, holding scales lowered in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringMONETAE AVG
(Translation: Monetae Augusti. To the mint of the emperor.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (193-194)  - -
Catalog ID2199550780
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