Usurpations of Syria Denarius - Pescennius Niger, 193 – 194
APOLLINI SANCTO; Apollo
Information
Country
Usurpations of Syria
Usurpations of Syria
Currency
Reform of Augustus Denarius
(27)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Denarius
Year
193 – 194
Ruler
Pescennius Niger
(193–194)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.2
Diameter (mm)
18
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Denarius from Usurpations of Syria. Issued from 193 to 194. Struck in Silver. Measures 18 mm and weighs 3.2 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Pescennius Niger, laureate, right. (Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Gaius Pescennius Niger, emperor (Augustus))
- Reverse
- Apollo, nude, standing left, holding laurel-branch in right hand, resting right arm on column and left hand on hip. (To holy Apollo)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (193-194) | — |
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