Quinarius Aureus - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XXI COS III; Mars
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 166-167 |
| 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#262838 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, walking right, carrying spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XXI COS III
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Prima Vicesima, Consul Tertium.
Holder of tribunician power for the 21st time, consul for the third 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 25 silver denarii. The coin , which features Marcus Aurelius, was minted during his reign from 166-167 AD. What's interesting is that the coin's obverse (front) features a portrait of Marcus Aurelius, while the reverse (back) features a depiction of the god Mars, who was considered the god of war and a symbol of Roman military power. This coin was likely used to pay soldiers and military officers, and it's a great example of how coins were used as a form of propaganda to promote the Roman Empire's military might.
