Denarius - Pescennius Niger IOVI PRAE ORBIS; 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#271276 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, half-draped, seated left on throne, holding eagle in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Lettering: IOVI PRAE ORBIS
Translation:
Iovi Praeses Orbis.
Jupiter, governor of the world.
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 briefly ruled the Roman Empire in 193-194 AD, on the other side. This coin was minted during Niger's reign and is a rare example of a coin that combines the image of a Roman deity with that of a historical figure.