Denarius - Pescennius Niger SPEI FIRM …, Spes

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 2.6 g
Diameter 19 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#79, OCRE#ric.4.pn.79
Obverse description Head of Pescennius Niger, laureate, right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering IMP CAES C PESC NIGER AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Caius Pescennius Niger Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Gaius Pescennius Niger, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse description Spes, star on forehead, draped, advancing left, holding up flower in right hand and raising skirt with left hand.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering SPEI FIRM …
(Translation: Spei firmae. Firm hope.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (193-194) - -
Numisquare ID 9236537510
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