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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Quinarius Denarius - Titus VICTORIA AVGVST; Victory
75 year| Silver | 1.58 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 75 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius = ½ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.58 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249714 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, draped, advancing right, holding up wreath in right hand and palm over left shoulder in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVGVST
Unabridged legend: Victoria Augusti.
Translation: Victory of the emperor.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinarius Denarius - Titus (VICTORIA AVGVST; Victory) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Titus (79-81 AD). The image of Victory symbolized the Roman Empire's military prowess and dominance, and it was often depicted holding a wreath or a palm branch, as seen on this coin. The use of Victory as a symbol of Roman power and authority was a common theme in Roman art and propaganda, and it continued to be used on coins and other artifacts throughout the Roman Empire's history.
