Pescennius Niger. AD 193-194. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 2.67 g, 6h). Caesarea in Cappadocia mint. VF.

CNG Feature Auction 133
Lot: 570. Estimated: $ 750

Roman Imperial, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 1 900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Pescennius Niger. AD 193-194. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 2.67 g, 6h). Caesarea in Cappadocia mint. Laureate head right / Three vexilla, the center one bearing a medallion inscribed VI/C AV/G in three lines. RIC IV 19 var. (bust type); RSC 20 var. (same). Toned, porosity. VF. Rare.

Ex SPQR Collection 5 (16 January 2025), lot 359.

Following the death of Pertinax in AD 193, and the “sale” of the Roman throne by the Praetorian Guard to Didius Julianus, the legions of Syria hailed their governor, Pescennius Niger, as emperor. Septimius Severus, who had been proclaimed emperor by the Danubian legions at about the same time, first secured his power by subduing Rome, then marched to encounter Niger. In the ensuing battles, Severus proved to be the stronger adversary, and Niger was overtaken as he attempted escape to Parthia. He was executed, and his head was sent to Severus, who then ruthlessly slaughtered the rest of Niger’s family.

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CNG Feature Auction 133 – Session Two – Lot 309-594 will be held Tuesday morning, 15 September 2026 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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