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Denarius - Pescennius Niger BONAE SPEI; Spes
| Silver | 2.6 g | 17 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 | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#271209 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spes, draped, advancing left, holding up flower in right hand and raising skirt with left hand.
Lettering: BONAE SPEI
Translation: To good hope
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Spes (Spes), which means "hope" in Latin, on its reverse side. This is significant because it suggests that the usurper Pescennius Niger, who issued the coin during his short-lived reign in 193-194 AD, was attempting to promote a message of hope and optimism during a time of political instability and conflict in the Roman Empire.
