© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Quinarius Spearhead; ROMA 211 BC - 210 BC
| Silver | 2.06 g | 16 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 | 2.06 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#387847 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dioscuri galloping, right; below, mark (spearhead); in linear frame, inscription. Line border.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA
Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 1.66g-2.26g
Minted in Italy (South East)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius was the first Roman coin to feature the image of a goddess on its reverse side. The goddess depicted on the Quinarius is Roma, the personification of the city of Rome, who is shown holding a spear and a shield. This design was a departure from the traditional Roman coinage that featured images of animals or abstract symbols, and it marked a shift towards more representational and symbolic designs in Roman coinage.
