Denarius - Pescennius Niger IVSTI AVG
| 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#271279 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two capricorns facing rght and left, back to back, over small round shield, supporting larg round shiled, on which are seven stars.
Lettering: IVSTI AVG
Translation:
Iustitia Augusta.
Justice, the venerable.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Pescennius Niger (IVSTI AVG) was issued during a time of political turmoil in the Roman Empire, specifically during the Usurpations of Syria. This period saw several rival claimants to the throne, and Pescennius Niger was one of them. Despite his attempt to overthrow the legitimate emperor, Septimius Severus, Niger's rebellion ultimately failed, and he was killed in 194 AD. The coin itself is made of silver and features an image of Niger on one side, with the title "IVSTI AVG" (meaning "Just Augustus") on the other. It's an interesting piece of history that provides insight into the political and military conflicts of the Roman Empire during that time.
