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Quinarius - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXX IMP VIII COS III; Mars
| Silver | 1.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 175-176 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius = ½ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263021 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, naked except for cloak flying behind, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy, sloped over left shoulder, in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XXX IMP VIII COS III
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tricesima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Tertium.
Holder of tribunician power for the 30th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth 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.
