C. Pescennius Niger, was governor of Syria during the latter part of the reign of Commodus, on whose death he was saluted emperor by the legions in the East, A.D. 193 ; but in the following year he was defeated and put to death by Septimius Severus.
Gold Aureus - Pescennius Niger ( 193 to 194 ) - Antioch
Calico 2405 - 6,8 grams - 20 mm - Unique
Obverse: IMP CAES C PESC NIGER IVSTVS AVG, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: .I.O. .M. P.P retrograde, Jupiter, naked to waist, seated left on throne, holding thunderbolt and sceptre.
Coin value: 528 000 USD (2009)
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Sear II 6098 - 6,7 grams - 20 mm - Unique
Obverse: IMP CAES PESC NICER IVSTVS AVC, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Pescennius Niger to right.
Reverse: VICTORIAE AVG P P, Draped female figure standing facing, head to right, holding long staff in her right hand and Victory bearing a wreath in her left.
Coin value: 134 852 USD (2003)
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