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Quinarius - Domitian VICTORIA AVGVST; Victory
75 year| Silver | 1.7 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 | 1.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249720 |
|---|---|
| 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
Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Quinarius was a silver coin introduced by the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Domitian (AD 81-96). It was equivalent to one-half of a denarius, which was the standard silver coin of the Roman Empire at that time. The Quinarius was minted in large quantities and was widely used for everyday transactions. It features an image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on one side and the emperor's name and title on the other. The coin's design and inscription symbolized the Roman Empire's military victories and the emperor's authority.
