Lot 4796
Sale 121 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Pescennius Niger, (A.D. 193-194), silver denarius, Antioch mint, issued A.D. 193-194, (3.84 g), obv. laureate head of Pescennius Niger to right, around [IMP] CAES C PESCE NIGER IVST AVG, rev. around BON[I] EVENT, Bonus Eventus or Fides standing to left, holding corn ears and plate of fruit, (cf.S.6102, RIC 5b, RSC 10). Toned, struck off centre, some surface pitting, otherwise nearly very fine and very rare.
Ex Spink & Son with ticket.
- Estimate
- $750
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $650