Quinarius Nauheimer Type 100 BC - 1 BC

The Quinarius was a popular denomination in ancient Rome and was widely used for trade and commerce. It was equivalent to half of a denarius, which was the standard unit of currency at the time. The Quinarius was made of silver and had a distinctive design that featured the image of a bust of a Roman goddess, usually Venus or Ceres, on one side, and a mythological scene or a representation of a deity on the other. The Quinarius was first introduced during the Roman Republic and continued to be used throughout the Roman Empire, with various modifications and changes in design over time. Despite its small value, the Quinarius played an important role in the Roman economy and was a symbol of Roman power and influence.