Usurpations of Syria Denarius - Pescennius Niger, 193 – 194

BONI EVENTVS; Fides

Obverse Reverse

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)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
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. Justice of the emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing front, head left, holding basket of fruit in right hand and corn-ears in left hand. (Of good success.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (193-194) 

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