Usurpations of Syria Denarius - Pescennius Niger, 193 – 194
MONETAE AVG; Moneta
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)
2.9
Diameter (mm)
18
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Denarius from Usurpations of Syria. Issued from 193 to 194. Struck in Silver. Measures 18 mm and weighs 2.9 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Pescennius Niger, laureate, right. (Imperator, Caesar, Caius Pescennius Niger. Iustitia Augusti.Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Gaius Pescennius Niger, justice of the emperor (Augustus).)
- Reverse
- Moneta, draped, sometimes wearing polos (modius), standing left, holding scales lowered in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. (Monetae Augusti.To the mint of the emperor.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (193-194) | — |
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