© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Half Quadrigatus Anonymous; ROMA 225 BC - 212 BC
| Silver | 3.21 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 225 BC - 212 BC |
| Value | ½ Quadrigatus |
| Currency | Quadrigatus (circa 235-212 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.21 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#383743 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter in quadriga, left, driven by Victory. Jupiter holds sceptre in left hand and hurls thunderbolt with right hand; in exergue, inscription. Line border.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA
Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 3.04g-3.38gInteresting fact
The Half Quadrigatus coin was used as a form of payment for Roman soldiers during the Second Punic War, which lasted from 218 to 201 BC. The coin's design features a quadriga, or a chariot pulled by four horses, on one side, and the Roman goddess Roma seated on a throne on the other. The use of this coin as payment for soldiers highlights the importance of the Roman military during this time period and the need for a standardized form of currency to facilitate transactions.
