CNG 94, Lot: 1050. Estimate $3000. Sold for $4250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Pescennius Niger. AD 193-194. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.94 g, 6h). Antioch mint. IMP CAES C PESCE N NIGER IVSTI AV, laureate head right / IVS T I Λ VG, two capricorns back to back, bearing globe on which are seven stars; against their hind quarters, a small shield. RIC IV 44b; RSC 42 var. (obv. legend); BMCRE 304. Near EF, toned, excellent silver quality for issue. Rare reverse type.

From the Ronald J. Hansen Collection. Ex Helios 1 (17 April 2008), lot 484.