Denarius - Pescennius Niger MINER VICTRIS, Minerva

Issuer Syria, Usurpations of
Year 193-194
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Denarius (1)
Currency Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition Silver
Weight
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Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#61A, OCRE#ric.4.pn.61A
Obverse description Head of Pescennius Niger, laureate, right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering IMP CAES C PESCEN NIGER IVST A
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Caius Pescennius Niger. Iustitia Augusti. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Gaius Pescennius Niger. Justice of the emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse description Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand; to right of feet, shield.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering MINER VICTRIS
(Translation: Minerva Victrix. Minerva, the victorious.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (193-194) - -
Numisquare ID 7494315550
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