© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Quinarius Anonymous; ROMA 211 BC - 209 BC
| Silver | 1.92 g | 15.4 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211 BC - 209 BC |
| Value | Quinarius (½) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.92 g |
| Diameter | 15.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#385508 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dioscuri galloping right. Line border. Below, legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA
Translation: Rome
Comment
Minted in SardiniaInteresting fact
The Quinarius was the first Roman coin to feature the image of a deity, with the goddess Roma depicted on the obverse (front side) of the coin. This was a significant departure from earlier Roman coins, which had typically featured images of animals or abstract symbols. The inclusion of a deity on the Quinarius coin reflects the growing influence of religion in Roman society during this time period.
