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Quinarius Aureus - Caligula P M TR POT COS; Victoria
| Gold | 3.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caligula (Caius Augustus Germanicus) (37-41) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 37-38 |
| Value | 1 Gold Quinarius = 12½ Denarii (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247122 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, draped, seated right on globe, holding wreath with both hands, her left wing is visible.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR POT COS
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Quinarius Aureus was a gold coin used during the Roman Empire, and it was worth 50 silver denarii. The coin , which features Caligula and the goddess Victoria, was minted during Caligula's reign (37-38 AD) and weighs 3.9 grams. What's interesting is that the coin's design features a rare combination of the emperor's title "Pontifex Maximus" (P M TR POT COS) and the goddess Victoria, which suggests that Caligula was trying to emphasize his religious and military victories during his reign. This coin is a valuable piece of history that provides insight into the Roman Empire's monetary system and political propaganda during that time.
