Quinarius - Severus Alexander P M TR P XI COS III P P; Sol
232 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 232 |
| 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#279109 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, nude except cloak over left shoulder, walking left, holding whip in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XI COS III P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Undecima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the eleventh time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius coin was a significant denomination in the Roman Empire's currency system, and it was first introduced during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus in 193 AD. The coin was made of silver and had a value of one-fifth of a denarius, which was the standard unit of currency at the time. The Quinarius coin featured an image of the Roman god Sol on one side and the emperor's name and title on the other. I hope you find this information helpful!