Quinarius Aureus - Lucius Verus TR POT II COS II; Providentia
| Gold | 3.7 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 161-162 |
| Value | 1 Gold Quinarius = 12½ Denarii (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263163 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT II COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius Aureus was a rare gold coin issued during the reign of Lucius Verus, who was the co-emperor of Rome from 161 to 169 AD. The coin features an image of Providentia, the Roman goddess of foresight and good fortune, on the reverse side, which symbolized the prosperity and wealth of the Roman Empire during Verus' rule. Despite its small size, the Quinarius Aureus was a valuable coin, with a gold content of 3.7 grams, making it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
