How do you identify RIC IV Pescennius Niger 73B?

The obverse depicts Head of Pescennius Niger, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES C PESCEN NIGER IVSTI A. The reverse depicts Crescent moon and seven stars above with the inscription SAECVLI FELICITAS. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Pescennius Niger 73B?

RIC IV Pescennius Niger 73B was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.17g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Pescennius Niger Denarius — RIC IV Pescennius Niger 73B

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Pescennius Niger 73B

Ruler

Pescennius Niger

Denomination

Denarius

Date

193 AD-194 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.17g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES C PESCEN NIGER IVSTI A

Head of Pescennius Niger, laureate, right

Reverse

SAECVLI FELICITAS

Crescent moon and seven stars above

About This Type

This RIC IV Pescennius Niger 73B is a denarius of Pescennius Niger (193 AD-194 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Crescent moon and seven stars above. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.17g, 17mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Pescennius Niger 73B?: RIC IV Pescennius Niger 73B 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 73B.
How do you identify RIC IV Pescennius Niger 73B?: The obverse depicts Head of Pescennius Niger, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES C PESCEN NIGER IVSTI A. The reverse depicts Crescent moon and seven stars above with the inscription SAECVLI FELICITAS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Pescennius Niger 73B?: RIC IV Pescennius Niger 73B was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.17g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.