© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Quinarius Aureus - Antoninus Pius COS IIII; Victory
| Gold | 3.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 148-149 |
| Value | 1 Gold Quinarius = 12½ Denarii (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260072 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, seated left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS IIII
Translation:
Consul Quartum.
Consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinarius Aureus coin is that it features a depiction of the Roman goddess Victory on its reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Antoninus Pius. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and its ability to conquer and dominate other nations. The coin's design also includes an inscription that reads "COS IIII," which stands for "Consul for the fourth time," indicating that Antoninus Pius was serving his fourth term as consul when the coin was minted. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides a glimpse into the economic and political systems of the Roman Empire during the 2nd century AD.
