Denarius - Pescennius Niger CELERI FRVGIFER; Fides
| 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#271229 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left, holding basket of fruit in right hand and corn-ears in left hand.
Lettering: CELERI FRVGIFER
Translation:
Cereri Frugiferae.
To the fruit bearing Ceres.
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. Despite his attempt to overthrow the legitimate emperor, Septimius Severus, Niger's rebellion ultimately failed, and he was killed in battle. The coin's existence serves as a reminder of the political instability and power struggles that occurred during this period in Roman history.