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© Trustees of the British Museum
Quinarius Aureus - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXIIII COS III; Mars
| Gold | 3.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 169-170 |
| Value | 1 Gold Quinarius = 12½ Denarii (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262887 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, walking right, carrying spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XXIIII COS III
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Vicesima, Consul Tertium.
Holder of tribunician power for the 24th time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius Aureus was a rare coin that was only minted during the reign of Marcus Aurelius, and it's one of the smallest gold coins issued by the Roman Empire. Its diameter is only about 13-14 mm, making it smaller than a modern-day dime. Despite its small size, it was still worth a significant amount, with its value equivalent to about 20-30 days' wages for a skilled worker at the time.
