Quinarius - Philippus I SALVS AVG; Salus
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-247 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius (¼) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282118 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing, right, feeding snake, held in both hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS AVG
Translation:
Salus Augusti.
Health of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius coin was used to pay soldiers and was worth 1/5 of a denarius, which was the standard unit of pay for Roman soldiers. This coin was also used to pay for goods and services, and its value was equivalent to 5 asses, which were small copper coins used in everyday transactions. The Quinarius coin was an important part of the Roman Empire's economy and was used extensively throughout the empire.