© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Quinarius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI; Victory
| Silver | 3.67 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 | 3.67 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253089 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory standing right, holding wreath and palm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI
Unabridged legend: Senatus Populusque Romanus Optimo Principi.
Translation: The senate and the Roman people to the best of princes.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Quinarius coin featuring Trajan (S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI; Victory) was used to pay soldiers and civil servants during the Roman Empire.
