Denarius - Pescennius Niger INVICTO IMP TROPAE
| 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#271268 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trophy and arms.
Lettering: INVICTO IMP TROPAE
Translation:
Invicto Imperatori Tropaea.
The trophy of the undefeated supreme commander (Imperator).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Pescennius Niger (INVICTO IMP TROPAE) was issued during a time of political turmoil in the Roman Empire. Niger was a usurper who claimed the throne against the legitimate emperor, Septimius Severus. Despite his efforts, Niger's reign was short-lived, and he was eventually defeated and killed by Severus' forces. The coin, which features an image of Niger on one side and a trophy on the other, is a rare surviving example of a coin issued by a usurper during this period. It is a valuable piece of history that provides insight into the political and military conflicts of the time.