Pescennius Niger, 193 – 194 Denarius, Antiochia 193-194, AR 4.35 g. IMP CAES C PE – S NIGER IVSA Laureate head r. Rev. BONI E – VENTVS Fides standing facing, head l., holding basket of fruit and corn ears. C 10 var. (different obverse legend). BMC 299 note. RIC 5a.
Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. A lovely portrait struck on
unusually fresh metal and with a wonderful iridescent tone. Extremely fine
Privately purchased from Freeman & Sear in 2009.
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