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

1 Quadrans Dots right 301 BC - 201 BC

 
Bronze 85.10 g 43 mm
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
85.10 g
Diameter
43 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Cast
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#186401
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Sunburst with sixteen rays.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Quadrans coin from Uncertain city of Central Italy, made of Bronze and weighing 85.10g, features a unique design element - a series of dots or pellets on the reverse side, which are believed to represent the 12 signs of the zodiac. This design element is not commonly found on coins from this time period, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.