Quinarius - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXVI COS III; Mars
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 171-172 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius = ½ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#262933 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars carrying vertical spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XXVI COS III
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Sexta Vicesima, Consul Tertium.
Holder of tribunician power for the 26th time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius coin was a significant denomination in the Roman Empire's currency system, and it was first introduced during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, who ruled from 161 to 180 AD. The coin was made of silver and had a value of 1/5 of a denarius, which was the standard unit of currency at the time. The Quinarius coin featured an image of the Roman god Mars on one side and the emperor's name and title on the other. It was widely used throughout the empire for everyday transactions and was an important symbol of Roman economic power.
