Quinarius - Domitian (VICTORIA AVGVSTI; Victory) (73) front Quinarius - Domitian (VICTORIA AVGVSTI; Victory) (73) back
Quinarius - Domitian (VICTORIA AVGVSTI; Victory) (73) photo
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Quinarius - Domitian VICTORIA AVGVSTI; Victory

73 year
Silver 1.61 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
73
Value
Silver Quinarius = ½ Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.61 g
Diameter
13 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#249467
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Victory seated left, holding wreath and palm.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VICTORIA AVGVSTI

Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Quinarius - Domitian (VICTORIA AVGVSTI; 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 Domitian (AD 81-96). The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military triumphs and the power of its rulers.