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© British Museum
Denarius - Pescennius Niger BONI EVENTVS; Fides
| Silver | 3.2 g | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#271218 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing front, head left, holding basket of fruit in right hand and corn-ears in left hand.
Lettering: BONI EVENTVS
Unabridged legend: Boni Eventus
Translation: Of good success
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Pescennius Niger, who was a Roman usurper who claimed the throne during the Year of the Five Emperors in 193 AD. He was eventually defeated and killed by the legitimate emperor, Septimius Severus. Despite his short-lived reign, coins bearing his image are still widely collected today, making them a unique piece of Roman history.
