Quinarius - Severus Alexander P M TR P IIII COS P P
225 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 225 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius (¼) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279014 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Severus Alexander, laureate, in military attire with cloak behind back, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear reversed in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P IIII COS P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, consul, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius coin was a rare coin that was minted during the reign of Emperor Severus Alexander (222-235 AD) and was part of a larger currency reform that aimed to stabilize the Roman Empire's economy. It was made of gold and had a unique design, featuring the emperor's portrait on one side and a goddess on the other. The coin's value was equivalent to one-fifth of a standard gold coin, known as the Aureus, and was used for everyday transactions. Despite its rarity, the Quinarius coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
