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Quinarius - Vespasian VICTORIA AVGVST; Victory
| Silver | 1.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80-81 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius = ½ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251163 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
One interesting fact about the Quinarius - Vespasian (VICTORIA AVGVST; Victory) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Vespasian. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military victories and the power of its rulers.
