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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denarius - Pescennius Niger APOLLINI SANCTO; Apollo
| Silver | 3.2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Usurpations of Syria (Roman Imperial usurpations) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Pescennius Niger (193-194) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193-194 |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#271206 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, nude, standing left, holding laurel-branch in right hand, resting right arm on column and left hand on hip.
Lettering: APOLLINI SANCTO
Translation: To holy Apollo
Comment
Mass varies: 3.1–3.207 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Pescennius Niger (APOLLINI SANCTO; Apollo) was minted during a time of political upheaval in the Roman Empire, specifically during the Usurpations of Syria. This period saw various factions and regional governors vying for power and control, leading to a series of short-lived usurpations. Despite the turmoil, the coinage of this period, including the Denarius featuring Pescennius Niger, continued to be minted and used throughout the empire. This coin serves as a tangible reminder of the complex and often tumultuous nature of Roman political history.
