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Quinarius - Trajan PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R; Victory
| Silver | 0.99 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 114-117 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius = ½ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.99 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253259 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory, draped, advancing right, holding up wreath in right hand and palm over left shoulder.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R
Translation:
Parthico, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Sextum, Pater Patriae, Senatus Populusque Romanus.
Conqueror of the Parthians, high priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the sixth time, father of the nation. The senate and the Roman people.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Quinarius - Trajan coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Trajan, who ruled the Roman Empire from 98 to 117 AD. It was a common coin used in everyday transactions and was valued at one-fourth of a denarius, which was the standard unit of currency at the time. The coin features an image of Victory on the reverse side, which was a symbol of the Roman Empire's military conquests and power. The obverse side features an image of Trajan himself, with the inscription "PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R," which stands for "Parthicus, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul for the sixth time, Father of the Fatherland." This coin is made of silver and weighs 0.99 grams. It's an interesting piece of history that gives us a glimpse into the economy and culture of ancient Rome.
