© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denarius - Pescennius Niger INVICTO IMPERAT
| Silver | 3 g | 18 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 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#271264 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trophy and arms.
Lettering: INVICTO IMPERAT
Unabridged legend: Invicto Imperatori
Translation: The undefeated supreme commander (Imperator)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Pescennius Niger, who was a usurper of the Roman Empire, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the image of the Roman goddess Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch, symbolizing the victory of the Roman Empire.
