Denarius - Pescennius Niger VICTORIAE AVG, Victory

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IssuerSyria, Usurpations of
Year193-194
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1)
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.4 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#88A, OCRE#ric.4.pn.88A
Obverse descriptionHead of Pescennius Niger, laureate, 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 descriptionVictory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringVICTORIAE AVG
(Translation: Victoriae Augusti. To the victory of the emperor (Augustus).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (193-194)  - -
Catalog ID6906631270
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