Pescennius Niger Denarius — RIC IV Pescennius Niger 43

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Pescennius Niger 43

Ruler

Pescennius Niger

Denomination

Denarius

Date

193 AD-194 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

Head of Pescennius Niger, laureate, right

Reverse

IOVI PRAE ORBIS

Jupiter, half-draped, seated left on throne, holding eagle in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Pescennius Niger 43 is a denarius of Pescennius Niger (193 AD-194 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, half-draped, seated left on throne, holding eagle in right hand and sceptre in left hand.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Pescennius Niger 43?: RIC IV Pescennius Niger 43 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 43.
How do you identify RIC IV Pescennius Niger 43?: The obverse depicts Head of Pescennius Niger, laureate, right. The reverse depicts Jupiter, half-draped, seated left on throne, holding eagle in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription IOVI PRAE ORBIS. Portrait type: laureate.