Caption

Denarius of Pescennius Niger (ca. 135–194; Roman emperor 193–194). Obverse: Head of Pescennius Niger in a laurel wreath facing right, legend IMP CAES CP·ESCE NIGER. Reverse: Jupiter seated on a throne facing left; in his right hand he holds Victoria standing on a globe, in his left a scepter, legend IOVI P·RAE OR. Date: 193–194 CE. Place: Antioch on the Orontes, Roman Empire. Coin; diameter 16.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.40 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_118

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Keywords

Denarius Pescennius Niger ca 135–194 Roman emperor 193–194 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend IMP CAES CP·ESCE NIGER Reverse Jupiter seated throne left right hand holds Victoria standing globe scepter legend IOVI P·RAE Date 193–194 Ce Place Antioch Orontes Roman Empire Coin diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 2.40 g axis 180° worn circular metallic object uneven edge showing raised profile head surface textured pitted appearance smooth rough areas visible raised contours suggesting hair facial features object primarily gray variations lighter silvery gray darker gray tones background plain white.