Pescennius Niger Denarius — RIC IV Pescennius Niger 78

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Pescennius Niger 78

Ruler

Pescennius Niger

Denomination

Denarius

Date

193 AD-194 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP CAES C PESC NIGER IVST AV

Head of Pescennius Niger, laureate, right

Reverse

SALVTI AVG

Salus (Aequitas?), draped, standing left, holding scales lowered in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Pescennius Niger 78 is a denarius of Pescennius Niger (193 AD-194 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Salus (Aequitas?), draped, standing left, holding scales lowered in right hand and cornucopiae 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 78?: RIC IV Pescennius Niger 78 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 78.
How do you identify RIC IV Pescennius Niger 78?: The obverse depicts Head of Pescennius Niger, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES C PESC NIGER IVST AV. The reverse depicts Salus (Aequitas?), draped, standing left, holding scales lowered in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription SALVTI AVG. Portrait type: laureate.