Pescennius Niger Denarius, Crescent reverse
RIC IV Pescennius Niger 1 · 193 AD-194 AD · Antiocheia Syria
Obverse
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Obverse
IMP C PESC NIGER IVS AVG COS II
Head of Pescennius Niger, laureate, right
Reverse
AETERNITAS AVG
Crescent moon and seven stars
About This Type
This RIC IV Pescennius Niger 1 is a denarius of Pescennius Niger (193 AD-194 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Crescent moon and seven stars.
About the Denarius
The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.
About the Antiocheia Syria Mint
Antiocheia (modern Antakya, Turkey) was one of the major eastern mints, operating from the Seleucid period through the late Roman Empire. It produced large volumes of silver and bronze coinage for the eastern provinces.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC IV Pescennius Niger 1?
- RIC IV Pescennius Niger 1 is a Silver Denarius of Pescennius Niger (193 AD-194 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Pescennius Niger 1.
- How do you identify RIC IV Pescennius Niger 1?
- The obverse depicts Head of Pescennius Niger, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C PESC NIGER IVS AVG COS II. The reverse depicts Crescent moon and seven stars with the inscription AETERNITAS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
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