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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;David Atherton, post: 2638171, member: 82616&quot;]I was very excited to receive this Vespasian silver quinarius in less than a week from the UK.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]581561[/ATTACH]</p><p><b>Vespasian</b></p><p>AR Quinarius, 1.45g</p><p>Rome mint, 74 AD</p><p>RIC 710 (R), BMC 142, RSC 613</p><p>Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS V CENS; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.</p><p>Rev: VICTORIA AVGVSTI; Victory adv. r., with wreath and palm</p><p><br /></p><p>The quinarius during Vespasian&#039;s reign was always struck with one of two standard &#039;Victory&#039; types (seated or advancing) traditionally assigned to the denomination from Republican times. The historical nature of the reverse is in complete keeping with the programme of antiquarian types Rome was coining during the reign. This example is in fairly decent condition with hints of rainbow toning on the obverse. A superb portrait and stylish reverse for such a small coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;m at a loss for a reason why the quinarius was struck and its function in the monetary system during imperial times. They certainly weren&#039;t produced in large enough numbers to make much of an impact.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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