Quinarius Aureus - Caracalla COS IIII P P; Victory
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 213-217 |
| 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#273551 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS IIII P P
Translation:
Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae.
Consul for the fourth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius Aureus was a gold coin used during the Roman Empire, and the one bearing the image of Caracalla (COS IIII P P; Victory) was minted during his reign from 213-217 AD. What's interesting about this coin is that it was the first time the Roman Empire used a gold coin with a standardized weight and purity, which was 1/40 of a Roman pound (about 4.2 grams) and had a purity of 99.5% gold. This standardization made the Quinarius Aureus a reliable and trustworthy currency, and it became a popular choice for trade and commerce throughout the empire.