Pescennius Niger Denarius, Minerva reverse
RIC IV Pescennius Niger 60 · 193 AD-194 AD · Antiocheia Syria
Obverse
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Obverse
IMP CAES C PESCE NIGER IVST
Head of Pescennius Niger, laureate, right
Reverse
MINER VICTRIS
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand; to right of feet, shield
About This Type
This RIC IV Pescennius Niger 60 is a denarius of Pescennius Niger (193 AD-194 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand; to right of feet, shield.
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 60?
- RIC IV Pescennius Niger 60 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 60.
- How do you identify RIC IV Pescennius Niger 60?
- The obverse depicts Head of Pescennius Niger, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES C PESCE NIGER IVST. The reverse depicts Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand; to right of feet, shield with the inscription MINER VICTRIS. Portrait type: laureate.
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