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Quinarius - Marcus Aurelius TR P XVIII COS III; Pax
| Silver | 1.4 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 | 1.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#262775 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XVIII COS III
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Octava Decima, Consul Tertium.
Holder of tribunician power for the 18th time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius coin was used to pay soldiers during the Roman Empire, and the image of Pax (peace) on the reverse side of the coin symbolized the emperor's role as a bringer of peace and stability to the empire.
