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Quinarius Aureus - Tiberius TR POT XXXVIII; Victoria
| Gold | 4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 36-37 |
| Value | 1 Gold Quinarius = 12½ Denarii (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247269 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, draped, seated, right on globe, holding wreath with both hands, her left wing is visible.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XXXVIII
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tricesima Octava.
Holder of tribunician power for the 38th time.
Comment
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 XXXVIII" which stands for "Tiberius, Pontifex Maximus, for the 38th time." This inscription was used to promote Tiberius' image as a powerful and divine leader, and to reinforce the idea that he was the rightful ruler of the Roman Empire. Additionally, the coin's gold content and intricate design made it a valuable and sought-after item, which further reinforced the Empire's wealth and power.
