Denarius - Pescennius Niger CER … FRVGIFE; Ceres
| 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#271226 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ceres, draped, standing left, holding torch in each hand.
Lettering: CER … FRVGIFE
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 Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility, on the reverse side, which was a common practice during the Roman Imperial period to showcase the emperor's association with the goddess and promote the idea of fertility and prosperity.