Quinarius Aureus - Faustina the Younger VENVS; Venus
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 161-176 |
| 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#263406 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius Aureus coin was a rare issue during Faustina the Younger's reign, with only a small number of coins minted. This scarcity makes the coin highly sought after by collectors, and it's considered a valuable addition to any collection of Roman Empire coins.
