Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2021 ANA Auction 16-21 Aug 2021
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PESCENNIUS NIGER, A.D. 193-194. AR Denarius, Antioch Mint. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5.
RIC-73b var. (obv. legend); RIC-64 var. (same). Obverse: Laureate head right; Reverse: Crescent moon containing seven stars. Another outstanding example from this difficult, brief emperor, featuring an alluring cabinet tone and a rather well centered strike with complete legends. Solid overall metal quality for the issue as well. VERY RARE this alluring and charming.
Purportedly ex: Peter Lowrick Collection.
Estimate: $1500 - $3000
RIC-73b var. (obv. legend); RIC-64 var. (same). Obverse: Laureate head right; Reverse: Crescent moon containing seven stars. Another outstanding example from this difficult, brief emperor, featuring an alluring cabinet tone and a rather well centered strike with complete legends. Solid overall metal quality for the issue as well. VERY RARE this alluring and charming.
Purportedly ex: Peter Lowrick Collection.
Estimate: $1500 - $3000