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Quinarius - Trajan COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC; Victory
| Silver | 1.34 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 103-111 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius = ½ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.34 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253022 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory seated left, holding wreath and palm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC
Unabridged legend: Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae, Senatus Populusque Romanus, Optimo Principi.
Translation: Consul for the fifth time, father of the nation. The senate and the Roman people. The best of princes.
Comment
RIC does not mention the drape on the bust but it is present on the example coin.
Interesting fact
The Quinarius - Trajan coin was used to pay soldiers and civil servants during the Roman Empire. It was a small silver coin that was valued at one-fifth of a denarius, which was the standard unit of currency at the time. The coin features an image of the Roman goddess Victory on one side and the emperor Trajan on the other, signifying the power and influence of the Roman Empire during his reign.
