© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Quinarius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI; Victory
| Silver | 1.4 g | 14 mm |
| 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 | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253100 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, seated left, holding up wreath in right hand and palm in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanus Optimo Principi.
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 was used to pay soldiers and was worth about 1/5 of a standard Roman soldier's daily wage.
