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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Quinarius Aureus - Claudius VICTORIA AVGVSTI; Victoria
| Gold | 3.87 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 41-42 |
| Value | 1 Gold Quinarius = 12½ Denarii (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.87 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#246903 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, standing right, right foot on globe, inscribing shield
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVGVST
Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Listed as AVGVSTI but the I is absent.
Interesting fact
The Quinarius Aureus coin featuring Claudius (41-42 AD) is interesting because it was issued during a time when the Roman Empire was transitioning from a republic to an empire, and it reflects this change in its design. The obverse side of the coin features the image of Claudius, while the reverse side features the personification of Victory, symbolizing the empire's growing power and influence. Additionally, the use of gold for the coin's material signifies the wealth and prosperity of the Roman Empire during this period.
