© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Quinarius Roma; ROMA 211 BC - 210 BC
| Silver | 1.81 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211 BC - 210 BC |
| Value | Quinarius (½) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.81 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#387857 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dioscuri galloping, right; below, mark (monogram of ROMA); in exergue, inscription. Line border.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA
Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 1.73g-2.4g
Minted in Italy (South East)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius was the first Roman coin to feature the image of a deity, with the goddess Roma depicted on the obverse (front side) of the coin. This was a significant departure from earlier Roman coins, which had typically featured images of animals or abstract symbols. The inclusion of Roma's image on the Quinarius coin symbolized the growing power and influence of the Roman Republic and marked a shift towards more formalized religious practices in Roman society.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (211 BC - 210 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Quinarius (Roma; ROMA) (211 BC - 210 BC) coin.
