Pescennius Niger Denarius — RIC IV Pescennius Niger 85

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Pescennius Niger 85

Ruler

Pescennius Niger

Denomination

Denarius

Date

193 AD-194 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP CAES PESC NIGER IVST AVG

Head of Pescennius Niger, laureate, right

Reverse

VICTORIAE

Victory, winged, draped, standing front, head left, with stylus in right hand inscribing AVG onto oval shield set on trophy

About This Type

This RIC IV Pescennius Niger 85 is a denarius of Pescennius Niger (193 AD-194 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing front, head left, with stylus in right hand inscribing AVG onto oval shield set on trophy.

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 85?: RIC IV Pescennius Niger 85 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 85.
How do you identify RIC IV Pescennius Niger 85?: The obverse depicts Head of Pescennius Niger, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES PESC NIGER IVST AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing front, head left, with stylus in right hand inscribing AVG onto oval shield set on trophy with the inscription VICTORIAE. Portrait type: laureate.