Denarius - Pescennius Niger IOVI CONSERVATORI; Jupiter
| 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#271275 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, half-draped, seated left on throne, holding Victory perched on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, eagle standing left.
Lettering: IOVI CONSERVATORI
Translation: To Jupiter the Protector.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on one side, and an image of Pescennius Niger, a Roman usurper who claimed the throne in 193-194 AD, on the other side. This coin was minted during a time of political upheaval in the Roman Empire, and it is a rare example of a coin that combines both religious and political symbols.