Caption

Denarius of Pescennius Niger (ca. 135–194; Roman emperor 193–194). Obverse: Head of Pescennius Niger in laurel wreath facing right, inscription MP C, ES C - PESC NIGER IV. Reverse: Fortuna standing left, holding a rudder in her right hand and a horn of plenty in her left, inscription FORTVN - A - E RED. Date: 193–194. Mint: Antioch on the Orontes, Roman Empire. Coin; diameter 16.0–16.5 mm, weight 2.75 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_117

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Keywords

Denarius Pescennius Niger ca 135–194 Roman emperor 193–194 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription MP C Es C - Pesc Niger Iv Reverse Fortuna standing left holding rudder right hand horn plenty inscription FORTVN - - E Red Date Mint Antioch Orontes Roman Empire Coin diameter 16.0–16.5 mm weight 2.75 g axis 0° round metallic object worn textured surface showing relief standing human figure draped long garment facing slightly side figure staff object stands raised base uneven rim beaded inner border scattered indentations scratches across face visible colors shades gray silver darker gray tones creating contrast recessed areas background plain white.