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Quinarius - Domitian P M TR POT 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#251701 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR POT IIII IMP VIII COS XI P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Imperator Octavum, Consul Undecimum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the eleventh time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Domitian (AD 81-96). 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 made of silver also indicates that it was a valuable and widely used denomination during the Roman Empire.
