Quinarius Aureus - Antoninus Pius PRIMI DECEN COS IIII
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 147-148 |
| Value | 1 Gold Quinarius = 12½ Denarii (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260050 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Oak-wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRIMI DECEN COS IIII
Translation:
Primi Decennales. Consul Quartum.
The first decade. Consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius Aureus was a gold coin introduced by the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Antoninus Pius in the 2nd century AD. It was equivalent to 1/40th of a Roman pound or 1/200th of a gold solidus. The coin features an image of the emperor on one side and various gods and goddesses on the other, such as Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva. The Quinarius Aureus was used for both domestic and international trade and was considered a symbol of wealth and status. It's interesting to note that the coin's value was not based on its gold content but rather on its official value set by the Roman government, which made it a stable currency during a time of economic growth and stability in the empire.