PESCENNIUS NIGER 193-4 SIL DENARIUS gVF
PESCENNIUS NIGER 193-4 SIL DENARIUS gVF
$2,750.00
Product Code
25397
- Extremely rare and highly sought after, we are delighted to present a high-grade Silver Denarius from the brief reign of Pescennius Niger.
- Reigning from April 193 to May 194, Niger’s coinage is scarce to rare in all grades – and especially rare in the superb good Very Fine condition available here.
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Governor of Syria in 193AD, the Year of the Five Emperors, Niger proclaimed himself emperor due to the turmoil in Rome. Civil war against Septimius Severus ensued, with the superior forces of the latter triumphing. Niger was captured and executed, with his head sent back to Rome as a trophy.
| Country of Issue | Italy |
|---|---|
| Year of Issue | 193-194 |
| Denomination | Denarius |
| Metal | Silver |
| Grade | Very Fine |
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