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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;dougsmit, post: 7306488, member: 19463&quot;]The Eastern mints of Septimius Severus borrowed heavily from the types used by Pescennius Niger.&nbsp; One of the more scarce of these is the IOVI PRAE ORBIS.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1277471[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>While there is still question as to the location of the Severan mints in the region, The coins of Pescennius Niger are usually attributed to Antioch.&nbsp; In recent years, however, it has become apparent that he also has denarii from other cities.&nbsp; This IVSTITIA is from Caesarea.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1277472[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>To me, a most interesting feature of the coins of Pescennius is how many types and variations exist with very few being even slightly common.&nbsp; It is not at all unusual to see coins unlisted in the literature especially when you consider the extreme variations in legend spellings and abbreviations.&nbsp; This added to the fact that many of his coins are found in relatively poor condition means that it will not be possible to collect him as a specialty and maintain high standards for condition.&nbsp; As far as I have been able to discover, this BONI EV<b>I</b>NTVS is one of a kind due to the spelling.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1277474[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>On the other hand, the VICTOR IVST AVG is very common.&nbsp; I have seen half a dozen of which mine is far from the finest. </p><p>[ATTACH=full]1277475[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Other coins become scarce when you consider minor elements of the design.&nbsp; Other Minervas exist.&nbsp; This one has an owl.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1277476[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>I am unaware of a good resource on the coins of Pescennius Niger.&nbsp; There have been articles on him from years ago but the entire series, let alone a die study, remains to be done.&nbsp; Is anyone working on it? Is there enough material to make it even remotely possible?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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