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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Quinarius - Trajan Decius VICTORIA AVG; Victory
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius) (249-251) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 250-251 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius (¼) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282990 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, running left, holding wreath in right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVG
Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius coin was a significant denomination in the Roman Empire's currency system, and it was first introduced during the reign of Emperor Trajan in the early 2nd century AD. The Quinarius was equal to one-fifth of a denarius, which was the standard unit of currency in the empire. The Quinarius coin was made of silver and featured an image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on one side, and the emperor's name and title on the other. The Quinarius was widely used throughout the empire for everyday transactions and was an important symbol of Roman economic power.
