© British Museum
© British Museum
Quinarius Aureus - Hadrian P M TR P COS III; Victory
| Gold | 3.4 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 | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#254885 |
|---|---|
| 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-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 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, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this period. The obverse side features a portrait of Hadrian, who is depicted with a beard and wearing a laurel wreath, symbolizing his status as a divine emperor. Overall, the Quinarius Aureus - Hadrian (P M TR P COS III; Victory) coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the economic and political systems of the Roman Empire during the 2nd century AD.
