© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Quinarius - Titus VICTORIA AVGVSTI; Victory
75 year| Silver | 1.58 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 75 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius = ½ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.58 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249715 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, draped, advancing right, holding up wreath in right hand and palm over left shoulder in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVGVSTI
Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
RIC has the reverse legend as AVGVSTI but the example coin appears to be AVGVST. Before 75, VESPASIANVS and AVGVSTI were used. After 75 it was VESPASIAN and AVGVST. Therefore, the use of VESPASIANVS and AVGVST together would have to come from both periods.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinarius - Titus coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on one side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Titus (79-81 AD). The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and dominance.
