Quinarius - Titus (VICTORIA AVGVST; Victory) (79-80) front Quinarius - Titus (VICTORIA AVGVST; Victory) (79-80) back
Quinarius - Titus (VICTORIA AVGVST; Victory) (79-80) photo
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Quinarius - Titus VICTORIA AVGVST; Victory

 
Silver 1.5 g 15 mm
Description
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
1.5 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#250857
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

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Quinarius coin was used to pay soldiers and was also used for small transactions. It was an important part of the Roman Empire's economy.