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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Quinarius Aureus - Hadrian P M TR P COS III; Victory
| Gold | 3.7 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 120-121 |
| Value | 1 Gold Quinarius = 12½ Denarii (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#254884 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory advancing right, holding palm and wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P COS III
Unabridged legend: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium.
Translation: High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time.
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 Hadrian (117-138 AD). It was equivalent to one-fifth of a standard gold coin, known as the Aureus. The Quinarius Aureus was minted in large quantities during Hadrian's reign and was used to pay soldiers, civil servants, and to finance the empire's extensive building projects. The coin features an image of Victory on the reverse side, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military conquests and dominance.
