© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
Quadrans AED CAL SEX NIG 44 BC - 36 BC
| Bronze | 3.28 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Celsa (Tarraconensis) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 44 BC - 36 BC |
| Value | Quadrans (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.28 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#414447 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crescent.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AED CAL SEX NIG
Comment
Magistrate of Lucius Calpurnius (aedile) and Sextus Niger (aedile).
Interesting fact
The Quadrans coin was used in the Roman Empire during the reign of Julius Caesar and was equivalent to one-fourth of a denarius, which was the standard unit of currency at the time. The Quadrans was made of bronze and had a distinctive design, featuring the goddess Venus on one side and a Victory on the other. The coin was used for small transactions and was widely used by common people for buying everyday items like food, clothing, and other necessities. Despite its small value, the Quadrans was an important part of the Roman economy and was used throughout the empire.