Quinarius - Domitian VICTORIA AVGVST; Victory
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80-81 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius = ½ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251042 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm.
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 Domitian (81-96 AD). 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 used to pay soldiers, civil servants, and for other official purposes. The obverse of the coin features the image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) holding a wreath and a palm branch, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military victories and power. The reverse of the coin shows the Roman Emperor Domitian's name and title, "DOMITIANVS AVGVSTVS," which means "Domitian, Augustus." The Quinarius - Domitian (VICTORIA AVGVST; Victory) coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. Its historical significance and rarity make it a highly sought-after piece among numismatists and collectors of ancient Roman coins.
