Caption

Denarius, Pescennius Niger (ca. 135–194; Roman emperor 193–194), obverse: head of Pescennius Niger in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription CAES C PE - SC NIG; reverse: Minerva stands left holding Victoria in her right hand, a spear in her left, with a shield at her feet, inscription MINER V - ICTRIS; 193–194 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Antioch on the Orontes; coin; diameter 15.5–16.5 mm; weight 2.10 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_121

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Keywords

Denarius Pescennius Niger ca 135–194 Roman emperor 193–194 obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription CAES C PE - SC NIG reverse Minerva stands left holding Victoria right hand spear shield feet inscription MINER V - ICTRIS 193–194 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Antioch Orontes coin diameter 15.5–16.5 mm weight 2.10 g axis 180° round worn metallic object textured surface showing irregular raised indented areas object mainly silver-gray darker gray brownish spots subtle variations sheen edges uneven slightly irregular surface faint worn relief suggesting curved shapes contours.