Quinarius - Valerianus ORIENS AVGG; Sol
256 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 256 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius (¼) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286030 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ORIENS AVGG
Translation:
Oriens Duorum Augustorum.
The rising sun of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius was a denomination of Roman currency that was introduced during the reign of Emperor Valerian (253-260 AD). It was equivalent to one-fourth of a silver denarius, which was the standard unit of currency at the time. The Quinarius coin featured an image of the Roman god Sol on one side and the emperor's name and title on the other. The coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable metal that was widely used for currency in ancient Rome. Despite its relatively small denomination, the Quinarius was an important part of the Roman economy and was used for everyday transactions.