© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Quinarius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI; Victory
| Silver | 1.67 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 112-114 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius = ½ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.67 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253193 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory seated left, 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 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 throughout the empire.
