★ A bold and impressive portrait of Pescennius Niger ★
Pescennius Niger, 193-194. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 2.85 g, 12 h), Antiochia. IMP CAES C PESC NIGER IVST AVG Laureate head of Pescennius Niger to right. Rev. SALVTI AVGVSTI Salus standing front, head to right, holding serpent in her arms and feeding it from a patera; to right, lighted altar. BMC 312A note = Cohen 68. RIC 77. A bold and impressive example with a beautiful portrait. Slightly porous, otherwise, good extremely fine.
Price realized | 2'200 CHF |
Starting price | 1'200 CHF |
Estimate | 1'500 CHF |