Pescennius Niger Denarius — RIC IV Pescennius Niger 88

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Pescennius Niger 88

Ruler

Pescennius Niger

Denomination

Denarius

Date

193 AD-194 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

Head of Pescennius Niger, laureate, right

Reverse

VICTORIAE AVG

Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Pescennius Niger 88 is a denarius of Pescennius Niger (193 AD-194 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder 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 88?: RIC IV Pescennius Niger 88 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 88.
How do you identify RIC IV Pescennius Niger 88?: The obverse depicts Head of Pescennius Niger, laureate, right. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand with the inscription VICTORIAE AVG. Portrait type: laureate.