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Lot # 563
Pescennius Niger (193-194). AR Denarius, Antioch mint. Obv. [IMP CAES C] PESC NIGER IVST AVC. Laureate head right. Rev. BON[AE] SPEI. Spes advancing left, holding up flower and raising skirt. RIC IV 3f (R3). AR. 3.49 g. 16.00 mm. RRR. Very rare. A superb example, with a bold portrait, exceptional for issue. Deep grey patina. Slightly rough surfaces, otherwise. about EF.