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Quinarius - Titus VICTORIA AVGVST; Victory
| Silver | 13.7 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 79-80 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius = ½ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.7 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250856 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVGVST
Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 1.6–25.78 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius coin featuring Titus and the goddess Victory (Victoria) was minted during a time of significant military campaigns and conquests for the Roman Empire. In fact, Titus himself led a successful campaign against the Jewish rebels in Judea during his reign, which lasted from 79 to 81 AD. The coin's design, featuring Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch, may have been meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and dominance during this time.
