Pescennius Niger Denarius
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Silver Denarius (18mm, 2.58g) Struck 193 A.D. Rome Obv: IMP CAE C PESC NIGER IVST AV Laureate head right |
Rev: FORTVNAE REDVCI Fortuna standing left holding rudder and cornucopiae RIC IV i 29 var, Sear 6108 Pierre R. Monney Collection |
Although not in the best condition the portrait of this short-lived emperor (about 1 year)is still sharp enough to be interesting. The coin is historically interesting and rare. |