Quinarius Aureus - Marcus Aurelius IVVENTAS; Juventas
Gold | - | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 140-144 |
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#260504 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Juventas, draped, standing left, with right hand dropping incense on candelabrum and holding patera in lowered left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVVENTAS
Translation:
Iuventas.
Youth.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius Aureus coin featuring Marcus Aurelius is notable for its depiction of the Roman goddess IVVENTAS (Youth) on the reverse side, signifying the emperor's focus on promoting the well-being and vitality of the Roman people during his reign.