Denarius - Pescennius Niger VIRTVTI AVG; Mars
Features
| Issuer |
Usurpations of Syria
(Roman Imperial usurpations)  |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority |
Pescennius Niger (193-194)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 193-194 |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 271362 |
| References | RIC IV.1# 92A Harold Mattingly, Edward Allen Sydenham; 1936. The Roman Imperial Coinage / Volume 4.1. Pertinax – Geta and Caracalla (AD 193–217). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. , OCRE# ric.4.pn.92AOnline Coins of the Roman Empire (http://numismatics.org/ocre/) |
Obverse
Head of Pescennius Niger, laureate, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP CAES PESC NIGER IVST AVG
Unabridged legend: Imperator Caesar Caius Pescennius Niger. Iustitia Augusti.
Translation: Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Gaius Pescennius Niger. Justice of the emperor (Augustus).
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, in military dress, standing front, head right, holding spear in right hand and leaning left onto shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVTI AVG
Unabridged legend: Virtuti Augusti.
Translation: To the courage of the emperor (Augustus).
Mint
Antioch on the Orontes, Syria, modern-day Antakya, TurkeyComments
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 97
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  |
Heritage Auctions 2022 November 2 - 4 World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3102 Lot 32276 
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3 Nov 2022 |
AU (NGC Choice AU 4/5 - 3/5) |
USD 1140.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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