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Coin ID #12599

Kaisareia (AD 193-194) Drachm - Pescennius Niger

Pescennius Niger, 193-194 AD. AR Denarius/Drachm (2.89g, 19mm, 11h). IMP CΛES • C PESCE NIGER IVST • ΛVC, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / ΔHMΛPX I CΞ (sic) VΠΛTOC, calathus containing three grain ears; CT Λ (date) in exergue. EF, porous. Very rare.

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Filename:99000669.jpg
City/Mint name:Kaisareia
Keywords:roman / silver
References:Cf. T.V. Buttrey, "The Denarii of Pescennius Niger,” NC 152 (1992), p. xix, fig. 6 (for rev., but with traditional-style portrait); cf. CNG E-320, lot 457 (same)
Valuation:CNG Auc. 99 (5/2015), lot 669 ($3,250 + comm)
Photo courtesy of:Classical Numismatic Group - www.cngcoins.com
Filesize:109 KiB
Date added:Jun 04, 2015
Dimensions:800 x 370 pixels
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