1 Quadrans 275 BC - 225 BC
| Bronze | 81.86 g |
| Issuer | Carsioli (Central Italy) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 275 BC - 225 BC |
| Value | 1 Quadrans = ¼ As |
| Currency | As (circa 275-225 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 81.86 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#184036 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two crescents back-to-back with three dots between.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Only one example is known, first published by da Rassegna Numismatica in 1904, but with an unrecorded weight.The theoretical weight of the 1 sextans piece is 54.35 grams, whereas the actual recorded weight is 53.78 grams; the theoretical weight of the 1 quadrans piece is 81.86 grams, which should be close to the actual weight.
Some sources say this coin was struck circa 270 BC.
Interesting fact
The Quadrans coin from Carsioli (Central Italy) was used as a form of currency during the Roman Republic and features the image of a mythical creature called a "bucranium" on its reverse side. A bucranium is a depiction of a bull's head with a human skull in its mouth, which was believed to symbolize the power and strength of the Roman state. The use of this image on the coin signifies the importance of agriculture and cattle breeding in the Roman economy during that time period.