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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Quinarius - Vespasian VICTORIA AVGVSTI; Victory
73 year| Silver | 1.6 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 73 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius = ½ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249433 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, draped, seated left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm over left shoulder in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVGVSTI
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 by Emperor Augustus in 6 AD and was used until the late 3rd century AD. The coin's design featured the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on one side and the emperor's name and title on the other. In this case, the coin features Emperor Vespasian and the inscription "VICTORIA AVGVSTI," which means "Victory of the Augusti."
