Usurpations of Syria Denarius - Pescennius Niger, 193 – 194
FORTVNAE REDVCI; Fortuna
Information
Country
Usurpations of Syria
Usurpations of Syria
Currency
Reform of Augustus Denarius
(27)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Denarius
Year
193 – 194
Ruler
Pescennius Niger
(193–194)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.4
Diameter (mm)
17.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Denarius from Usurpations of Syria. Issued from 193 to 194. Struck in Silver. Measures 17.5 mm and weighs 3.4 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Pescennius Niger, laureate, right. (Imperator, Caesar, Caius Pescennius Niger. Iustitia Augusti. Consul Secundum.Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Gaius Pescennius Niger. Justice of the emperor (Augustus). Consul for the second time.)
- Reverse
- Fortuna, draped, seated left, holding branch in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. (Fortunae Reduci.Returning fortune.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (193-194) | — |
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