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Quinarius Aureus - Nerva VICTORIA AVGVST; Victory
97 year| Gold | 3.76 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nerva (Marcus Cocceius Nerva) (96-98) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 97 |
| Value | 1 Gold Quinarius = 12½ Denarii (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.76 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252440 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory seated left, holding wreath and palm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVGVST
Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinarius Aureus - Nerva (VICTORIA AVGVST; Victory) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Emperor Nerva (96-98 AD). The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military triumphs and its dominance over other nations. The coin's design was meant to convey the message that the Roman Empire was a powerful and victorious state, and the image of Victory was a powerful symbol of that message.
