Quinarius - Quintillus VIRTVS AVG
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Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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Emperor | Quintillus (Marcus Aurelius Claudius Quintillus) (270) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 270 |
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#291591 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, resting right hand on shield and holding spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVG
Translation:
Virtus Augusti.
Courage of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius - Quintillus (VIRTVS AVG) (270) coin was used to pay soldiers and civil servants during the Roman Empire. It was an important part of the Roman economy and was used for everyday transactions.