Usurpations of Syria Denarius - Pescennius Niger, 193 – 194

SPEI FIRM …; Spes

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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) 2.6
Diameter (mm) 19
Demonetized Yes

Description

Denarius from Usurpations of Syria. Issued from 193 to 194. Struck in Silver. Measures 19 mm and weighs 2.6 g.

Obverse
Head of Pescennius Niger, laureate, right. (Imperator Caesar Caius Pescennius Niger Augustus.Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Gaius Pescennius Niger, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse
Spes, star on forehead, draped, advancing left, holding up flower in right hand and raising skirt with left hand. (Spei firmae.Firm hope.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (193-194) 

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