© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Pescennius Niger FORTVNAE REDVCI; Fortuna
| Silver | 3.4 g | 17.5 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 | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#271243 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left, holding branch in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORTVNAE REDVCI
Translation:
Fortunae Reduci.
Returning fortune.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.36–4.34 g;Diameter varies: 17–18.4 mm;
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 usurper of the Roman Empire who ruled for a brief period in the early 3rd century AD. Despite being a usurper, Niger's coinage was still minted with the traditional Roman imagery and design, indicating that he was attempting to legitimize his rule by associating himself with the established Roman institutions and deities.
