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Ancient Rome 193A Victory Rev. Pescennius Niger Silver Denarius Extra Fine (EF40)
Ancient Rome 193A Victory Rev. Pescennius Niger Silver Denarius Extra Fine (EF40)
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Ancient Rome 193A Victory Rev. Caesarea Mint Pescennius Niger Silver Denarius Extra Fine (EF40)
Gaius Pescennius Niger (c. 135–194 CE) was a Roman general who briefly usurped the imperial throne during the civil wars that followed the death of Emperor Pertinax. A popular and capable commander, he was proclaimed emperor by his troops in the eastern provinces in 193 CE, while Septimius Severus and Clodius Albinus also vied for power in other regions. Niger enjoyed strong support in the East, particularly in Syria and Egypt, but his forces were defeated by Severus in a series of battles, culminating in his final defeat near Issus in 194 CE. He was killed while fleeing, and his followers were harshly punished. Though short-lived, his bid for power illustrates the instability of the empire during the turbulent “Year of the Five Emperors.”
Obverse: Laureate head of Pescennius Niger, facing right, with legend around.
Reverse: Winged and draped Victory standing facing left, holding a cornucopiae in her right hand and resting her left hand on her hip.
Specifications:
Emperor: Pescennius Niger (193-194)
Composition: Silver
Weight: Approx. 3 g
Diameter: Approx. 18 mm
Mint: Caesarea Mint
Gaius Pescennius Niger (c. 135–194 CE) was a Roman general who briefly usurped the imperial throne during the civil wars that followed the death of Emperor Pertinax. A popular and capable commander, he was proclaimed emperor by his troops in the eastern provinces in 193 CE, while Septimius Severus and Clodius Albinus also vied for power in other regions. Niger enjoyed strong support in the East, particularly in Syria and Egypt, but his forces were defeated by Severus in a series of battles, culminating in his final defeat near Issus in 194 CE. He was killed while fleeing, and his followers were harshly punished. Though short-lived, his bid for power illustrates the instability of the empire during the turbulent “Year of the Five Emperors.”
Obverse: Laureate head of Pescennius Niger, facing right, with legend around.
Reverse: Winged and draped Victory standing facing left, holding a cornucopiae in her right hand and resting her left hand on her hip.
Specifications:
Emperor: Pescennius Niger (193-194)
Composition: Silver
Weight: Approx. 3 g
Diameter: Approx. 18 mm
Mint: Caesarea Mint
