Denarius - Pescennius Niger VIRTVTI AVG, Mars

€271,364.00
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
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#93, OCRE#ric.4.pn.93
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 descriptionMars, helmeted, nude except cloak on left shoulder, advancing left, holding spear in right hand and round shield in left hand.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringVIRTVTI AVG
(Translation: Virtuti Augusti. To the courage of the emperor (Augustus).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (193-194)  - -
Catalog ID6242423990
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