Coin (reverse), Quinarius, of Titus (under Vespasian)

This silver coin was minted in Rome by Titus, son and heir of the emperor Vespasian, between 75 and 79 AD. It is a type called a quinarius, worth half of a denarius which was the standard silver coin in use for most of Rome's history. This picture shows the reverse of the coin.

The reverse depicts the goddess Victory holding a wreath and a palm. The worn legend '[VICTO] RIA AVGVST', 'Victory of the Emperor' further emphasises the propaganda on the coin stressing Vespasian's military prowess.

The foundation of the Roman imperial coinage system was the denarius. Alongside this there was a limited gold series, based on the aureus, and a base metal series based on the sestertius. A denarius was of high value, equivalent to a soldier's daily wage.

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Online ID:	000-180-001-566-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2 Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland
Date:	Minted between 75 and 79 AD
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References:	Mattingly, Harold and Sydenham, Edward A. The Roman Imperial Coinage. Vol. II. Vespasian to Hadrian. London: Spink & Son, Ltd, 1926.
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