Leu Numismatik

Auction 7  –  24 - 25 October 2020

Leu Numismatik, Auction 7

Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval and Islamic coins featuring the Aur...

Part 1: Sa, 24.10.2020, from 2:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Su, 25.10.2020, from 2:00 PM CET
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Description

★ 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.

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Price realized 2'200 CHF
Starting price 1'200 CHF
Estimate 1'500 CHF
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