Quinarius - Lucius Aelius TR POT COS II; Felicitas
137 year| Silver | 1.7 g | 14.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 137 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius = ½ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 14.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#257062 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Quinarius coin was used to pay the Roman soldiers during the Roman Empire. It was a small silver coin that was equivalent to one-fifth of a denarius, which was the standard unit of currency at the time. The Quinarius coin was introduced during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD) as a way to pay the soldiers a smaller denomination coin that was easier to handle and distribute. The coin was used throughout the Roman Empire and was an important part of the Roman economy.
