What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Pescennius Niger 12?

RIC IV Pescennius Niger 12 was struck in Gold, standard weight 427.88g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, engraved.

Pescennius Niger Aureus — RIC IV Pescennius Niger 12

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Pescennius Niger 12

Ruler

Pescennius Niger

Denomination

Aureus

Date

193 AD-194 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Gold

Weight

427.88g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

engraved

Obverse

IMP CAES C PESC NIGER IVSTVS AVG

Bust of Pescennius Niger, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

CONCORDIA

Concordia, draped, standing left, raising right hand and holding double cornucopiae in left hand; in left and right field, P

About This Type

This RIC IV Pescennius Niger 12 is an aureus of Pescennius Niger (193 AD-194 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Concordia, draped, standing left, raising right hand and holding double cornucopiae in left hand; in left and right field, P. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 427.88g, 21mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Pescennius Niger 12?: RIC IV Pescennius Niger 12 is a Gold Aureus of Pescennius Niger (193 AD-194 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Pescennius Niger 12.
How do you identify RIC IV Pescennius Niger 12?: The obverse depicts Bust of Pescennius Niger, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CAES C PESC NIGER IVSTVS AVG. The reverse depicts Concordia, draped, standing left, raising right hand and holding double cornucopiae in left hand; in left and right field, P with the inscription CONCORDIA. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Pescennius Niger 12?: RIC IV Pescennius Niger 12 was struck in Gold, standard weight 427.88g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, engraved.