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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Quinarius - Vespasian VICTORIA AVGVST; Victory
75 year| Silver | 1.6 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 75 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius = ½ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249704 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVGVST
Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Quinarius coin was used to pay soldiers and was worth five silver denarii. It was first introduced during the reign of Emperor Augustus and was used until the late 3rd century AD. The obverse of the coin features the emperor's portrait, while the reverse shows the goddess Victory holding a trophy and a palm branch, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military victories.
