Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2016 ANA Auction - Sess. A-C 10-12 August 2016
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PESCENNIUS NIGER, A.D. 193-194. AR Denarius (2.96 gms), Antioch Mint. NGC EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5.
RIC-61 var. EXTREMELY RARE, potentially one of only two known of this variety. "IMP CAES C PE - [SC NIGE]R IVST" Laureate bust of Pescennius Niger facing right; Reverse: "MINER V - ICTRIS" Helmeted Minerva standing facing left, holding upright spear in right hand, shield resting on ground held by left hand. Some minor porosity present in the fields, though pleasantly toned with multiple hues present. NGC EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5.
Estimate: $1000.00- $1500.00
RIC-61 var. EXTREMELY RARE, potentially one of only two known of this variety. "IMP CAES C PE - [SC NIGE]R IVST" Laureate bust of Pescennius Niger facing right; Reverse: "MINER V - ICTRIS" Helmeted Minerva standing facing left, holding upright spear in right hand, shield resting on ground held by left hand. Some minor porosity present in the fields, though pleasantly toned with multiple hues present. NGC EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5.
Estimate: $1000.00- $1500.00