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Quinarius - Trajan not draped; DACICVS COS V P P; Victory
| Silver | 1.61 g | - |
| 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 | 1.61 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#252957 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DACICVS COS V P P
Unabridged legend: Dacicus, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae.
Translation: Conqueror of the Dacians, consul for the fifth time, father of the nation.
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 and was used widely throughout the empire.
