© CGB
© CGB
Quinarius Cloelia: Titus Cloelius; T CLOVLI 98 BC
98 BC year| Silver (.950) | 1.7 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 98 BC |
| Value | Quinarius (½) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver (.950) |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#58849 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
At left, draped Victory standing right, holding palm in left hand and crowning trophy with right hand, at feet of which is seated a captive looking left, behind a carnyx.
Between them, moneyer mark with VL in monogram; Q in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
T • CLOVLI
Q
Unabridged legend: Titus Cloelius
Edge
Plain
Comment
The gens Cloelia, or Cloulia, was one of the Alban families, whom Tullius Hostilius attracted to Rome and united to the patricians following the ruin of Alba.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinarius coin is that it features an image of a horse on its reverse side, which was a symbol of strength and power in ancient Rome.
