1 Quadrans (264 BC - 225 BC) front 1 Quadrans (264 BC - 225 BC) back
1 Quadrans (264 BC - 225 BC) photo
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1 Quadrans 264 BC - 225 BC

 
Bronze 97.65 g 50 mm
Description
Issuer
Firmum (Picenum)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
264 BC - 225 BC
Value
1 Quadrans = ¼ As
Currency
As (circa 264-225 BC)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
97.65 g
Diameter
50 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Cast
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#184801
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Female head facing right with three dots behind.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Quadrans coin from Firmum (Picenum) was used as a form of payment for everyday transactions, and its design featured the image of a mythical creature called a "griffin." The griffin was a symbol of protection and strength in ancient Greek and Roman mythology, and its presence on the coin may have been intended to convey the idea that the coin was a reliable and trustworthy form of currency.