RPC V.3, — (unassigned; ID 84201)

 

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Coin type
Volume V.3
Number — (unassigned; ID 84201)
Province Syria Coele
Region Syria
City Antioch
Reign Pescennius Niger
Person (obv.) Pescennius Niger (Augustus)
Obverse inscription ΑΥΤΟΚ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ Γ ΠΕϹΚΕ ΝΙΓΡω
Edition Αὐτοκ(ράτωρ) Καῖσαρ Γ(άϊος) Πεσκέ(ννιος) Νίγρω
Translation Emperor Caesar Gaius Pescennius Niger
Obverse design laureate, draped an cuirassed bust of Pescennius Niger, right, seen from rear
Reverse inscription ΠΡΟΝΟΙΑ ΘΕωΝ
Edition πρὸνοια θεῶν
Translation providence of the gods
Reverse design eagle standing facing, wings spread, head left, standing on palm
Metal debased silver
Average diameter 27 mm
Average weight 11.51 g
Axis 6, 12
Reference Bland et al. 77/5-6; Prieur 181, McAlee 651
Specimens 2 (2 in the core collections)

Specimens of this coin type

Number Number Museum Bibliography
    L BMC Antioch 346
    ✸ B: 18255511, 1877/138 Bland et al. Pl. 11, 10; Prieur 181 (this coin illustrated); McAlee 651 (this coin illustrated)