Quinarius - Vespasian VICTORIA AVGVST; Victory
79 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 79 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius = ½ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249986 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory standing 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 featuring Vespasian and the symbol of Victory (VICTORIA AVGVST) was minted during a time of significant economic reform in the Roman Empire. Vespasian, who ruled from 69 to 79 AD, introduced a new system of taxation and minting to address the empire's financial crisis. The Quinarius was one of the new denominations introduced during this period, and it was made of silver, which was a more valuable material than the copper used for previous denominations. This coin's design, featuring Victory on the reverse, may have been a symbol of the empire's renewed strength and prosperity under Vespasian's rule.
