Denarius - Pescennius Niger FELICIA TEMPORA
| 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#271232 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two cornucopiae crossed.
Lettering: FELICIA TEMPORA
Translation:
Felicia Tempora/
Fortunate times.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Pescennius Niger (FELICIA TEMPORA) was issued during a time of political turmoil in the Roman Empire, specifically during the Usurpations of Syria. This period saw several rival claimants to the throne, and Pescennius Niger was one of them. Despite his attempt to overthrow the legitimate emperor, Septimius Severus, Niger's rebellion ultimately failed, and he was killed in 194 AD. The coin bearing his image and title is a rare surviving artifact from this brief period of history and serves as a reminder of the political instability that characterized the late Roman Empire.
