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Quinarius Aureus - Antoninus Pius TRIB POT COS; Felicitas
138 year| Gold | 3.4 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 138 |
| Value | 1 Gold Quinarius = 12½ Denarii (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#257154 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TRIB POT COS
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul.
Holder of tribunician power, consul.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinarius Aureus coin is that it was used as a means of propaganda by the Roman Empire. The coin features an image of Antoninus Pius, the Roman emperor at the time, and the inscription "TRIB POT COS," which stands for "Tribune of the Plebeians," a powerful political position. Additionally, the coin bears the image of Felicitas, the Roman goddess of good luck, prosperity, and happiness, which was a symbol of the Roman Empire's wealth and prosperity. This coin was circulated during a time when the Roman Empire was at its peak, and it served as a symbol of the empire's power and influence.
