1 Quadrans (301 BC - 201 BC) front 1 Quadrans (301 BC - 201 BC) back
1 Quadrans (301 BC - 201 BC) photo
© Ernst Haeberlin; 1910. "Aes Grave". Joseph Baer, Frankfurt, Germany (CC0)

1 Quadrans 301 BC - 201 BC

 
Bronze 8.97 g -
Description
Issuer
Uncertain city of Central Italy
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
301 BC - 201 BC
Value
Quadrans (¼)
Currency
As (circa 301-201 BC)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
8.97 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Cast
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#186662
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Wine leaf surrounded by three dots.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Quadrans (301 BC - 201 BC) from Uncertain city of Central Italy made of Bronze weighing 8.97 g is that it features a unique combination of symbols and imagery that reflect the cultural and historical context of the time. On one side, the coin depicts a helmeted head of the goddess Roma, while on the other side, it features a bundle of arrows and a lightning bolt, which symbolize the power and authority of the Roman state. This coin is a rare and valuable example of early Roman coinage and offers a fascinating glimpse into the economic and political systems of ancient Rome.