Pescennius Niger (193-194), Denarius, Antioch, AD 193-194; AR (g 2,63; mm 18; h 12); IMP CAES C PESC - NIGER IVST AVG, laureate head r., Rv. VICT - ORI - A - E AVG, emperor standing l., holding globe and sword, crowned by Victory standing l. behind him. RIC -; C -; BMC -; RSC -.
Of the highest rarity: apparently the second specimen known (for the first, see Harlan J. Berk Bid or Buy Sale 126, 23 April 2002, lot 348). Cabinet tone, very fine / good very fine.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Mail Bid Sale 69 (8 June 2005), lot 1648.
Estimate: 1500 GBP