Quinarius Aureus - Lucius Verus TR POT III COS II; Providentia
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 162-163 |
| 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#263171 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe on extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT III COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius Aureus was a gold coin used during the Roman Empire, and it was worth 1/40th of a Roman pound or 1/20th of a gold solidus. The coin , which features Lucius Verus, was minted during his reign as Roman Emperor from 162-163 AD. The obverse side of the coin depicts Lucius Verus with a radiate crown, while the reverse side shows Providentia, the goddess of foresight, standing left and holding a scepter. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the themes of imperial power, divine providence, and the unity of the Roman Empire.
