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Denarius - Pescennius Niger IVSTI AVG
| Silver | 2.9 g |
| 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 | 2.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#271280 |
|---|---|
| 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
Unabridged legend: Iustitia Augusta
Translation: Justice, the venerable
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Pescennius Niger, who was a usurper of the Roman Empire and ruled for a brief period of time (193-194 AD) before being overthrown by Septimius Severus. Despite his short reign, Niger's coins are still widely studied and collected by numismatists today, providing valuable insights into the political and economic conditions of the Roman Empire during that time.
