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Quadrans 100 BC - 20 BC
| Bronze | 2.7 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Gadir (Punic Iberia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100 BC - 20 BC |
| Value | Quadrans (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Denarius |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#292447 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Dolphin swimming with transverse sceptre, punic letters above and bellow
Script: Phoenician
Lettering:
𐤐𐤏𐤋𐤑
𐤄𐤂𐤓𐤓
Interesting fact
The Quadrans coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient region of Punic Iberia, which is now modern-day Spain and Portugal. The coin features an image of a dolphin on one side and a stern of a ship on the other, symbolizing the importance of maritime trade in the region. The Quadrans was also used as a means of payment for merchants and traders, highlighting the coin's role in facilitating economic transactions in the ancient world.