© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Denarius - Pescennius Niger VICTORIAE AVG; Victory
| Silver | 2.7 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 | 2.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#271359 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing left, holding cornucopiae in right hand and relsting left hand on hip.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIAE AVG
Translation:
Victoriae Augusti.
To the victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Example of this type:Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
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 from 193 to 194 AD. Despite his short reign, he was able to issue a number of coins, including this denarius, which features the goddess Victory on the reverse and was made of silver. This coin is a rare example of a Roman imperial usurpation coinage and is highly sought after by collectors.
