Roman Quinarius Coins

Inv. No.: c029
Date: c. 175-172 B.C.
Weight: 2.21g
 
Obv.: Roma, helmeted. V

Rev.: Dioscuri, riding with couched spears into battle. Each wears cuirass, cloak, and cap surmounted by star.
ROMA

V is a mark of value ( = 5 asses).

The Dioscuri, according to Roman tradition, saved the day by their timely intervention in the battle of Lake Regillus, fought between Rome and the Latins in 497 B.C. By contrast with the denarius, the quinarius, or half-denarius, was never struck in great numbers. Nor is there much progression in the development of quinarius types. See, however, on coin 74.

Comparanda:
S 192.