Quinarius - Gordian III IOVIS STATOR; Jupiter
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 241-243 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius (¼) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280848 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude, standing front, head left, holding long sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVIS STATOR
Translation:
Iovis Statoris.
To Jupiter, the upholder (preserver).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius coin was used to pay soldiers and was worth 1/5 of a denarius, which was the standard unit of pay for Roman soldiers. This coin was issued during the reign of Gordian III, who was known for his military campaigns against the Sassanid Empire, and it's believed that these coins were used to pay the soldiers who fought in those wars.