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Quinarius Vettia: Publius Vettius Sabinus; P SABIN 99 BC
99 BC year| Silver | 1.5 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 99 BC |
| Value | Quinarius (½) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#307628 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Victory standing facing right, crowning trophy with wreath, vertical inscription between both; a control letter in right field, letter Q exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P. SABIN
Q
Translation:
Publius Sabinus Quaestor.
The quaestor Publius Sabinus.
Comment
Publius Sabinus was quaestor, the lowest regular magistrate of ancient Rome whose traditional responsibility was the treasury.This type celebrates the victories of Gaius Marius, uncle of Julius Caesar.
Interesting fact
The Quinarius was a popular coin denomination during the Roman Republic, and it was often used to pay soldiers and civil servants. In fact, the Roman general and statesman, Julius Caesar, was known to have paid his soldiers with Quinarii during his military campaigns. (Source: "The Oxford Handbook of Greek and Roman Coinage" by William E. Metcalf)
