Rare silver denarius of the usurper Pescennius Niger!
Extremely rare, we are delighted to be able to offer a Silver Denarius from the brief reign of Pescennius Niger.
Governor of Syria, Niger proclaimed himself emperor in 193AD, the Year of the Five Emperors. Defeated in the civil war against Septimius Severus, Niger was captured and beheaded. Reigning only from April 193 to May 194, Niger’s coinage is scarce to rare in all grades.
Struck at the Antioch Mint, and featuring a strong portrait of the usurper, we have just one coin available in about Very Fine. Click add to cart now!
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<li>A genuine silver denarius from the brief reign of Pescennius Niger.</li>
<li>A usurper, and one of the men to rule in the Year of the Five Emperors.</li>
<li>Niger ruled only from April 193AD to May 194AD, and his coinage is scarce to rare.</li>
<li>Struck at the mint of Antioch, graded about Very Fine, and rare.</li>
</ul> <p><strong>Rare silver denarius of the usurper </strong><strong>Pescennius Niger!</strong></p>
<p>Extremely rare, we are delighted to be able to offer a Silver Denarius from the brief reign of Pescennius Niger.</p>
<p>Governor of Syria, Niger proclaimed himself emperor in 193AD, the Year of the Five Emperors. Defeated in the civil war against Septimius Severus, Niger was captured and beheaded. Reigning only from April 193 to May 194, Niger’s coinage is scarce to rare in all grades.</p>
<p>Struck at the Antioch Mint, and featuring a strong portrait of the usurper, we have just one coin available in about Very Fine. Click add to cart now!</p>00https://www.downies.com/media/catalog/product/2/7/27301-2.jpgadd-to-cart
