The quinarius was a small silver Roman coin valued at half a denarius.
Initially, the quinarius was struck for a few years, along with the silver sestertius, following the introduction of the denarius in 211 BC. At this time the quinarius was valued at 5 asses.
The coin was reintroduced in 101 BC as a replacement for the victoriatus, this time valued at 8 asses due to retariffing of the denarius to 16 asses in 118 BC.
For a few years following its reintroduction, large quantities of quinarii were produced, mostly for circulation in Gaul. The coin was produced sporadically until the 3rd century. It was also occasionally struck in gold.
Initially, the quinarius was struck for a few years, along with the silver sestertius, following the introduction of the denarius in 211 BC. At this time the quinarius was valued at 5 asses.
The coin was reintroduced in 101 BC as a replacement for the victoriatus, this time valued at 8 asses due to retariffing of the denarius to 16 asses in 118 BC.
For a few years following its reintroduction, large quantities of quinarii were produced, mostly for circulation in Gaul. The coin was produced sporadically until the 3rd century. It was also occasionally struck in gold.
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Augustus
Obverse: AVGVST, Bare head of Augustus facing left
Reverse: P CARISI LEG, Victory standing facing right, crowning trophy of captured arms, dagger and curved sword at base
Diameter:
14 mm
Die Orientation: 12 H
Weight: 1.79 g
Die Orientation: 12 H
Weight: 1.79 g
Publius Carisius as legatus
RIC I (Second Edition) Augustus 1b
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Augustus
Obverse: bare head right; AVGVST
Reverse: Victory standing right, placing wreath on a trophy consisting of helmet and cuirass; dagger and sword hilt at base of trophy; P CARIS_I__LEG
Diameter:
14.5 mm
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 1.56 g
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 1.56 g
P. Carisius, legatus pro praetore
RIC 1a; sear5 1642; RSC 386
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Caracalla
Obverse: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, Bust of Caracalla facing right, wearing laurel wreath, cuirass, and drapery
Reverse: COS IIII P P, Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm
Diameter:
15 mm
Die Orientation: 12 H
Weight: 1.27 g
Die Orientation: 12 H
Weight: 1.27 g
No notes for this coin
RIC IV Caracalla 317a
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Galba
Obverse: SER GALBA IMP CAESAR AVG P M T P, Head of Galba facing right, wearing laurel wreath
Reverse: VICTORIA GALBAE AVG, Victory wearing drapery, standing facing left on top of globe, holding wreath and palm
Diameter:
16 mm
Die Orientation: 6 H
Weight: 1.62 g
Die Orientation: 6 H
Weight: 1.62 g
No notes for this coin
RIC I (Second Edition) Galba 131