© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Quinarius Valeria: Lucius Valerius Acisculus; ACISCVLVS 45 BC
45 BC year| Silver | 1.9 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 45 BC |
| Value | Quinarius (½) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#386903 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Victory, right. Border of dots.
Comment
The gens Valeria was a patrician family at Rome, later including plebeian branches.
Interesting fact
The Quinarius coin was used to pay the Roman soldiers during the Roman Republic. It was equivalent to half a denarius, which was the standard wage for a Roman soldier. The Quinarius coin was also used to pay for small purchases and transactions, making it a widely used coin in everyday commerce.
