Quinarius - Antoninus Pius TR POT COS IIII; Hercules
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 145-161 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius = ½ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#259999 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, seated front, on cuirass and shields, holding club and arrows.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS IIII
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Quartum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius coin featuring Antoninus Pius and Hercules was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that depicted various Roman deities and mythological figures. This particular coin is interesting because it shows Hercules, who was a popular figure in Roman mythology, standing on the reverse side, while the obverse side features Antoninus Pius. This coin was issued during a time when the Roman Empire was experiencing relative peace and prosperity, and the image of Hercules was seen as a symbol of strength and protection.
