Lot 2777
Sale 140 · 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, (2.57 g), obv. laureate head of Pescennius Niger to right, around IMP CAES C PESCE NIGER IVST AVG, rev. around FORTVNAE REDV, Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopiae, (S.6107, RIC 23, RSC 23). Toned, nearly extremely fine and very rare. Better silver quality as usual.
Ex Anthony (Tony) Taylor Collection.
CNG Auction 105, lot 923. From the estate of Dr. Robert B. Beckett, Jr. Ex Classical Numismatic Review XXV (Summer/Fall 2000), no. 89.
- Estimate
- $3,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $4,000