Denarius - Pescennius Niger MARTI VICTORI; Mars
| 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#271301 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, nude except cloak on left shoulder, advancing left, holding parazonium in right hand and trophey on left shoulder in left hand.
Lettering: MARTI VICTORI
Translation:
Marti Victori.
To Mars, the victorious.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Mars, the Roman god of war, on one side, and the emperor Pescennius Niger on the other. This coin was minted during a time of political upheaval in the Roman Empire, when Niger was attempting to usurp the throne from the legitimate emperor, Septimius Severus. The coin's imagery and inscriptions reflect the political and military tensions of the time, and its silver content makes it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.