Denarius - Pescennius Niger APOLLINI SANCTO; Apollo
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#271208 |
|---|---|
| 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Pescennius Niger (APOLLINI SANCTO; Apollo) was issued during a time of political turmoil in the Roman Empire, specifically during the Usurpations of Syria. This period saw various regional governors and military leaders declaring their independence from the central Roman authority, leading to a series of short-lived usurpations. Despite the instability, the coinage from this period, like the Denarius featuring Pescennius Niger, continued to be minted and used throughout the empire.
