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CICF Signature Sale 3040 9-10 April 2015
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Pescennius Niger (AD 193-194). AR denarius (17mm, 2.93 gm, 6h). Antioch. IMP CAES C P-ESCE NIGER, laureate head of Niger right / VICTOR-A-E (sic) ORBIS, Victory advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm frond over left arm. RIC IV –. BMCRE –. RSC –. Apparently unrecorded with this reverse legend, only the second known example. With an outstanding and expressive portrait! Toned Extremely Fine.
Estimate: 1800-2200 USD
Pescennius Niger (AD 193-194). AR denarius (17mm, 2.93 gm, 6h). Antioch. IMP CAES C P-ESCE NIGER, laureate head of Niger right / VICTOR-A-E (sic) ORBIS, Victory advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm frond over left arm. RIC IV –. BMCRE –. RSC –. Apparently unrecorded with this reverse legend, only the second known example. With an outstanding and expressive portrait! Toned Extremely Fine.
Estimate: 1800-2200 USD