Denarius - Pescennius Niger IVSTITIA AVG; Justitia
| 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#271282 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Justitia, draped, standing front, head left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Lettering: IVSTITIA AVG
Translation:
Iustitia Augusta.
Justice, the venerable.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Pescennius Niger (IVSTITIA AVG; Justitia) 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 efforts to overthrow the legitimate emperor, Septimius Severus, Niger's rebellion ultimately failed, and he was killed in 194 AD. The coin bearing his image and the symbol of justice, Justitia, serves as a reminder of this tumultuous period in Roman history.
