© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Quinarius - Vespasian VICTORIA AVGVST; Victory
75 year| Silver | 1.54 g | - |
| 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 | 1.54 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249711 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory seated left, 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 featuring Vespasian and the goddess Victory (VICTORIA AVGVST) is an interesting piece of history because it was minted during a time of significant change in the Roman Empire. Vespasian was the first emperor to rise to power through the ranks of the military, and his reign marked the beginning of the Flavian dynasty, which would have a profound impact on the empire's future. Additionally, the coin's design, featuring Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch, symbolizes the Roman Empire's military prowess and its expansion under Vespasian's rule.
