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Quinarius Aureus - Tiberius TR POT XX; Victoria
| Gold | 3.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 18-19 |
| Value | 1 Gold Quinarius = 12½ Denarii (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247253 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, draped, seated, right on globe, holding wreath with both hands, her left wing is not visible.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XX
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Vicesima.
Holder of tribunician power for the 20th time.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.87–3.88 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinarius Aureus coin is that it was used as a means of propaganda by the Roman Empire. The coin features an image of Tiberius, the Roman emperor at the time, and the inscription "TR POT XX" which stands for "Tiberius, Pontifex Maximus, for the 20th time." This inscription was used to emphasize Tiberius' authority and religious role as the supreme priest of the Roman state religion. Additionally, the coin's reverse side features an image of Victoria, the Roman goddess of victory, which was used to promote the idea of Roman supremacy and military power. Overall, the Quinarius Aureus coin served as a powerful tool for the Roman Empire to promote its ideology and reinforce its dominance over its territories.
