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Denarius - Pescennius Niger FORTVNAE RED; Fortuna
| Silver | 3.5 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 | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#271244 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Lettering: FORTVNAE RED
Unabridged legend: Fortunae Reduci
Translation: Returning fortune
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on one side, while the other side bears the image of Pescennius Niger, a usurper of the Roman Empire who ruled for a brief period in the early 3rd century AD. This coin was minted during a time of political upheaval and instability in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the tumultuous nature of the period.
