RIC IV Pescennius Niger 64C — Pescennius Niger Denarius
RIC IV Pescennius Niger 64C · 193 AD-194 AD · Antiocheia Syria
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
IMP C PESC NIGER IVS AVG COS II
Head of Pescennius Niger, laureate, right
Reverse
MONETAE AVG
Moneta, draped, sometimes wearing polos (modius), standing left, holding scales lowered in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
About This Type
This RIC IV Pescennius Niger 64C is a denarius of Pescennius Niger (193 AD-194 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Moneta, draped, sometimes wearing polos (modius), standing left, holding scales lowered in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.07g, 18mm diameter.
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 64C?
- RIC IV Pescennius Niger 64C 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 64C.
- How do you identify RIC IV Pescennius Niger 64C?
- The obverse depicts Head of Pescennius Niger, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C PESC NIGER IVS AVG COS II. The reverse depicts Moneta, draped, sometimes wearing polos (modius), standing left, holding scales lowered in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription MONETAE AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Pescennius Niger 64C?
- RIC IV Pescennius Niger 64C was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.07g, diameter 18mm, die axis 11 h, struck.
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