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© Trustees of the British Museum
Quinarius - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXIIII COS III; Mars
| 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 | 169-170 |
| 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#262888 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, walking right, carrying spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XXIIII COS III
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Vicesima, Consul Tertium.
Holder of tribunician power for the 24th 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 Mars on the coin symbolized the military power and prowess of the Roman army.
