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 C PESC - NIGER IVST AV'. Reverse: Victoria standing left, holding a wreath in her right hand, left hand lowered, legend 'VICT - RIAE AVG'. Date: 193–194. Mint: Antioch on the Orontes, Roman Empire. Coin; diameter 18.0 mm; weight 2.95 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_120

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Keywords

Denarius Pescennius Niger ca 135–194 Roman emperor 193–194 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend Imp Caes C Pesc - Niger Ivst Av Reverse Victoria standing left holding wreath right hand left hand lowered Vict - Riae Avg Date Mint Antioch Orontes Roman Empire Coin diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.95 g axis 180° round weathered object rough uneven surface shades gray muted brown object worn raised areas shallow depressions suggesting textured pitted surface edges irregular slightly chipped tones include light gray dark gray hints brown subtle variations shadow highlights across surface.