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.

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