© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Quinarius Aureus - Marcus Aurelius TR POT III COS II; Mars
| Gold | 3.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 148-149 |
| Value | 1 Gold Quinarius = 12½ Denarii (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260540 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, advancing right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left.
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
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 issued during the reign of Marcus Aurelius, and it was minted in very small quantities. In fact, it's estimated that only about 200-300 of these coins were ever produced, making them highly sought after by collectors and historians today.
