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Quinarius Publius Manlius Vulso; ROMA 210 BC
210 BC year| Silver | 1.83 g | 15.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Publius Manlius Vulso |
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 210 BC |
| Value | Quinarius (½) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.83 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#385470 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dioscuri galloping, right; below, inscription; in linear frame, inscription (monogram of MA/ ligatured). Line border.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA MA
Unabridged legend: ROMA Publius Manilus Vulso
Translation: Rome
Comment
Publius Manlius Vulso was a member of the Roman patrician gens Manlia. In 210 BC he was praetor of Sardinia. (Wikipedia)Weight varies from 1.83g-2.28g
Sardinian mint
Interesting fact
The Quinarius coin was used to pay the Roman soldiers during the Second Punic War, which lasted from 218 to 201 BC. The coin was valued at half a denarius, which was the standard pay for a Roman legionnaire. The Quinarius coin was made of silver and weighed 1.83 grams, as . It's fascinating to think that this coin played a significant role in the Roman Empire's military operations and was used to compensate the soldiers who fought to expand and protect the empire's territories.
