© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Quinarius Titia: Quintus Titius; Q•TITI 90 BC
90 BC year| Silver | 1.93 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 90 BC |
| Value | Quinarius (½) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.93 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#392790 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pegasus, right. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: Q•TITI
Translation: Quintus Titius
Comment
The gens Titia was a plebeian family at Rome rarely mentioned in the Republican period, and who did not rise out of obscurity till a very late time. None of its members obtained the consulship under the Republic, and the first person of the name who held this office was Marcus Titius in 31 BC.
Interesting fact
The Quinarius coin was used to pay the Roman soldiers during the Roman Republic. It was an important part of the Roman economy and was used for everyday transactions.
