Summary
Quinarius, issued by Ancient Roman Republic, 90 BC
Moneyer: Q. TITI (Q. Titius)
Minted in Rome
Obverse Description
Bust of Victory facing right, top of wings behind
Reverse Description
Pegasus advancing to right; below, Q. TITI
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
Crawford (p.629) associates the production of the quinarius denimination with Roman activity in Gaul. He points out that in the years 90-89 BC, during which this piece was struck, the Romans were actively gathering supplies and troups from Cisalpine Gaul.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), C I Branch, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
90 BC
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Issued By
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Mint
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Deity Depicted
Victory (Ancient deity), Ancient Roman Republic, 90 BC
Bust rather than the usual full figure -
Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
02
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
14 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.86 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
Crawford 341/3
[Book] Crawford, Michael H. 1974. Roman Republican Coinage., 344-346 and 629 Pages
