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Quinarius - Trajan P M TR P COS IIII P P; Hercules
| Silver | 1.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 101-102 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius = ½ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#252931 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Hercules, naked, standing front on low base, holding club downwards in right hand and lion-skin over left arm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P COS IIII P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Quinarius coin featuring Trajan and Hercules was minted during a time of significant economic reform in the Roman Empire. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of Roman strength and power, and the image of Hercules was chosen to symbolize the empire's military prowess and territorial expansion. The coin's silver content and small size also made it a practical and accessible form of currency for everyday transactions.
