Quinarius - Severus Alexander AEQVITAS AVG; Aequitas
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 222-228 |
| 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#279124 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AEQVITAS AVG
Translation:
Aequitas Augusti.
Equity of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius was a denomination of Roman currency that was introduced during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus in the early 3rd century AD. The coin was made of silver and had a value of one-fourth of a denarius, which was the standard unit of currency in ancient Rome. The Quinarius featuring Severus Alexander (AEQVITAS AVG; Aequitas) was minted between 222 and 228 AD and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.