Denarius - Pescennius Niger MONETE AVG; Moneta
| Silver | 3.5 g | 17 mm |
| 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 | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#271316 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Moneta, draped, sometimes wearing polos (modius), standing left, holding scales lowered in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Lettering: MONETE AVG
Translation:
Monetae Augusti.
To the mint of the emperor.
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 in the 2nd century AD. Despite being a legitimate emperor, Niger's rule was not recognized by the Roman Senate, and his coins were not widely accepted as legal tender. As a result, the coinage of Niger's reign is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.