Quinarius Aureus - Commodus COS P P; Victory
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 177-178 |
| 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#263334 |
|---|---|
| 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 P P
Translation:
Consul, Pater Patriae.
Consul, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius Aureus was a gold coin used in the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Commodus (180-192 AD). It was equivalent to 1/40th of a Roman pound or 1/200th of a gold solidus. The obverse of the coin features the image of Commodus, while the reverse depicts the goddess Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch. The coin was minted in Rome and was used for official transactions and trade. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today, with some mint-state coins selling for tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
