Pescennius Niger. AD 193-194. AR Denarius (18mm, 2.94 g, 6h). Antioch mint.

Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part I
Lot: 778. Estimated: $ 2 000

Roman Imperial, Silver

Sold For $ 3 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Pescennius Niger. AD 193-194. AR Denarius (18mm, 2.94 g, 6h). Antioch mint. IMP CΛES C PESC NIGER IVST ΛVG, laureate head right / VIC TO RIΛE ΛV G, Victory, winged and draped, standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and raising hem of dress with left. Cf. RIC IV 87d; RSC 75h; BMCRE 315, note. Handsome cabinet tone. EF. Excellent portrait. Exceptional for issue.

From the Benito Collection.

Additional selections from the Benito Collection will be offered in our Feature Auction 114 in May 2020, and following Electronic Auctions.

The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part II will be held Wednesday morning, 15 January 2020 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.