© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Quinarius Anonymous; ROMA 211 BC
211 BC year| Silver | 1.97 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 211 BC |
| Value | Quinarius (½) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.97 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#384378 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dioscuri galloping, right; in linear frame, inscription. Line border.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA
Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 1.49g-2.36gRRC 47/1a
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma, right. Border of dots; symbol behind (V)
Reverse: ROMA; Dioscuri galloping right. Line border
@Bibliothèque nationale de France
RRC 47/1b
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma, right, with very large nose. Border of dots; symbol behind (V)
Reverse: ROMA; Dioscuri galloping right. Line border
@British Museum
Interesting 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 featured images of animals or abstract designs. The inclusion of a deity on the coin symbolized the growing power and influence of the Roman Republic and marked a shift towards more formalized religious practices.
