Quinarius Aureus - Sabina Ceres
| Gold | 3.4 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 128-129 |
| Value | 1 Gold Quinarius = 12½ Denarii (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#256914 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ceres seated left on basket, holding corn ears and torch.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Quinarius Aureus - Sabina (Ceres) coin was used during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD) and features a portrait of his wife, Sabina, on the obverse (front side). The reverse (back side) of the coin depicts the goddess Ceres, who was the patron of agriculture and fertility, and was often associated with the Roman goddess of grain, Demeter. This coin was an important part of the Roman Empire's currency system and was used for everyday transactions.
