Quinarius Aureus - Augustus TR POT XXV; Victory
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2-3 |
| 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#247676 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, draped, seated right on globe, hands on lap.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XXV
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Vicesima Quinta.
Holder of tribunician power for the 25th time.
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 the Roman goddess Victory on one side and Emperor Augustus on the other, highlighting his role as the bringer of peace and prosperity to the empire. This coin was circulated during a time when the Roman Empire was expanding its territories and influence, and the image of Victory served as a symbol of the empire's power and dominance.
