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#273554 |
|---|---|
| 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 introduced by the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Caracalla in the early 3rd century AD. It was equivalent to one-fourth of a gold solidus, which was the standard gold coin of the empire at the time. The Quinarius Aureus was minted in large quantities and was widely used for trade and commerce throughout the empire. It featured an image of the emperor on one side and the goddess Victory on the other, symbolizing the power and prosperity of the Roman Empire.
