Quinarius Aureus - Lucius Verus TR P VII COS III; Victory
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 166-167 |
| 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#263243 |
|---|---|
| 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: TR P VII COS III
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Septima, Consul Tertium.
Holder of tribunician power for the seventh time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius Aureus coin was used to pay soldiers and civil servants during the Roman Empire. It was equivalent to 1/4 of a gold solidus, which was the standard unit of account in the empire. The coin's design featured an image of the Roman goddess Victory on one side and the emperor Lucius Verus on the other. The coin was minted in Rome between 166 and 167 AD, during the reign of Lucius Verus. I hope you find this information helpful!
