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© Trustees of the British Museum
Quinarius Aureus - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XIIII COS II; Spes
| Gold | 3.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 159-160 |
| Value | 1 Gold Quinarius = 12½ Denarii (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260636 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spes, draped, advancing left, holding flower in right hand and gathering up fold of skirt in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XIIII COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Decima, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 14th 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
One interesting fact about the Quinarius Aureus coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Spes (meaning "hope" in Latin) on its reverse side, which was a common motif in Roman coinage during the reign of Marcus Aurelius. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was experiencing significant challenges, including wars with Germanic tribes and plagues, and the image of Spes may have been intended to convey a sense of hope and resilience during these difficult times.
