© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Quinarius Aureus - Antoninus Pius COS IIII; Victory
| Gold | 3.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 152-153 |
| Value | 1 Gold Quinarius = 12½ Denarii (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260137 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, advancing 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 an image of the Roman goddess Victory on its reverse side, which symbolizes the Roman Empire's military triumphs and dominance during the reign of Antoninus Pius.
