© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Pescennius Niger FORTVNAE REDV; Fortuna
| Silver | 3.2 g | 19 mm |
| 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 |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#271246 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORTVNAE REDV
Translation:
Fortunae Reduci.
Returning fortune.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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 Roman usurper who briefly ruled over Syria in the early 3rd century AD. This coin was minted during a time of political upheaval in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the blending of traditional Roman iconography with the image of a powerful regional leader.
