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© Trustees of the British Museum
Quinarius - Lucius Verus TR P IIII COS II; Victory
| Silver | 1.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 163-164 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius = ½ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263201 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing left on globe, holding up wreath in right hand and palm-branch in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P IIII COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius coin featuring Lucius Verus was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Lucius Verus was the co-emperor of Rome alongside Marcus Aurelius, and their reign was marked by a series of wars and plagues that had a significant impact on the empire's economy and population. Despite these challenges, the Quinarius coin remained a widely used denomination during this period, and its design featuring Victory and the Roman eagle symbolized the empire's strength and resilience.
