A.D. 193-194 Pescennius Niger Silver Denarius

Pescennius Niger became the governor of Syria after a long military career and his troops declared him emperor after the murder of Pertinax. After Septimius Severus secured Rome, he focused on Niger in the east. Niger consolidated his power and with 9 legions, marched to meet Septimius Severus. In A.D. 194, after suffering a serious defeat, Niger was captured and executed.