Pescennius Niger, 193-194. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 2.99 g, 11 h), Antioch. IMP CAES C PESC NIGER IVST AVG Laureate head of Pescennius Niger to right. Rev. FORTVNAE REDVCI Fortuna standing left, holding rudder on right hand and cornucopiae in left. Cf. BMC p. 76, || ( legends ). Cf. Cohen 26 ( legends ). Cf. RIC 24 ( legends ). Well-centered and with an attractive portrait of Niger. Light porosity and a few hairline scratches, otherwise, very fine.
From the collection of a Nobleman who died in 1940.
Price realized | 1'400 CHF |
Starting price | 800 CHF |
Estimate | 1'000 CHF |