© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denarius - Pescennius Niger PIETATI AVG
| Silver | 2.7 g | 19 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 | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#271320 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pescennius Niger, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar.
Lettering: PIETATI AVG
Unabridged legend: Pietati Augustae
Translation: To the venerable piety
Comment
Mass varies: 2.559–2.92 g;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). Despite his short reign, he was able to issue a number of coins, including this denarius, which features the image of Pietas (or piety) on the reverse, signifying his devotion to the Roman gods and his attempt to legitimize his rule.
