Quinarius - Septimius Severus PONTIF TR P XI COS III; Victory
| Silver | 1 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 202-210 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius = ½ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#269498 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF TR P XI COS III
Translation:
Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Undecima, Consul Tertium.
[High] priest, holder of tribunician power for the eleventh time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.017–1.06 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius coin was used to pay soldiers and was worth one-fifth of a denarius, which was the standard unit of pay for Roman soldiers. This coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 193 to 211 AD. The coin features an image of Victory on the reverse side, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military conquests and victories.