Caption

Denarius of Pescennius Niger (ca. 135–194; Roman emperor 193–194). Obverse: Head of Pescennius Niger in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription IMP CAES CP ESCE NIGER. Reverse: Jupiter seated on a throne facing left, holding Victoria standing on a globe in his right hand and a scepter in his left, inscription IOVI P RAE OR. Date: 193–194. Roman Empire, struck in Antioch on the Orontes. 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_119

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Keywords

Denarius Pescennius Niger ca 135–194 Roman emperor 193–194 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription IMP CAES CP ESCE NIGER Reverse Jupiter seated throne left holding Victoria standing globe right hand scepter inscription IOVI P RAE Date Roman Empire struck Antioch Orontes Coin diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 2.40 g axis 180° round weathered metallic object dull silver-gray surface showing worn raised relief relief depicts seated human figure profile arm extended surrounded border rounded bead- shapes irregular indented marks object uneven slightly chipped edges variations shading light gray highlights darker gray recesses.