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Quinarius Aureus - Augustus TR POT XXVIIII; Victory
| Gold | 3.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 6-7 |
| 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#247678 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, draped, seated right on globe, hands on lap.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XXVIIII
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Vicesima Nona.
Holder of tribunician power for the 29th time.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinarius Aureus - Augustus (TR POT XXVIIII; Victory) (6-7) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Augustus. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and its expansion under Augustus' rule.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (6-7) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Quinarius Aureus - Augustus (TR POT XXVIIII; Victory) (6-7) coin.
