© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
Quadrans 336 BC - 330 BC
| Copper | 2.4 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Ziz (Punic Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 336 BC - 330 BC |
| Value | Trionkion (¼) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#427806 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Forepart of horse, right; below dolphin.
Interesting fact
The Quadrans coin was used as a form of currency during the Punic Wars, which were a series of conflicts fought between ancient Rome and Carthage, a powerful city-state in North Africa, from 264 BC to 146 BC. The Quadrans was equivalent to one-fourth of a Shekel, which was the standard unit of currency in the ancient Near East. Despite being made of copper, the Quadrans was considered a valuable form of currency due to its consistent weight and purity, making it a reliable medium of exchange for trade and commerce.
