CAPPADOCIA, Caesarea-Eusebia. Pescennius Niger. AD 193-194. AR Drachm (17.5mm, 2.09 g, 11h). Dated RY 1 (AD 193).

CNG Feature Auction 120
Lot: 652. Estimated: $ 500

Roman Provincial, Silver

Sold For $ 2 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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CAPPADOCIA, Caesarea-Eusebia. Pescennius Niger. AD 193-194. AR Drachm (17.5mm, 2.09 g, 11h). Dated RY 1 (AD 193). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Mt. Argaeus surmounted by star; [ЄT A] (date) in exergue. Ganschow, Münzen 331b; Sydenham, Caesarea –. Toned, remnants of find patina. Fine. Extremely rare; the only other dated issue to come to market was Hauck & Aufhäuser 20, lot 360 (hammer €1400).


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