© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Quinarius - Domitian P M TR P IIII IMP VIII COS XI P P; Victory
85 year| Silver | 1.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 85 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius = ½ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251703 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory seated left, holding wreath and palm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P IIII IMP VIII COS XI P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Imperator, VIII Consul Undecimum, Pater Patriae.
high priest, holder of tribunician power for the third time, supreme commander (Imperator), VIII consul for the eleventh time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinarius - Domitian coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Victory on its reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the late 1st century AD. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and its ability to conquer and dominate other nations. The fact that this coin was minted during Domitian's reign (81-96 AD) suggests that the Roman Empire was at the height of its power and influence during this time.
