ANCIENT THEMES. Pescennius Niger. AD 193-194. Æ Cast “Sestertius” (34mm, 25.58 g, 6h). Paduan type. Mid quality cast after Giovanni da Cavino, 1500-1570. VF.Electronic Auction 559 World Medals, Bronze Estimate: $ 100 |
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ANCIENT THEMES. Pescennius Niger. AD 193-194. Æ Cast “Sestertius” (34mm, 25.58 g, 6h). Paduan type. Mid quality cast after Giovanni da Cavino, 1500-1570. IMP CAES C PESC NIGER IVS COS II, laureate head right / FORTVNAE REDVCI, Fortuna Redux standing left, holding rudder set on ground and cornucopia. Johnson & Martini 1803-5. Earthen green and brown patina. VF. |