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© British Museum
Quadrans Anonymous 215 BC - 212 BC
| Bronze | 27.66 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 215 BC - 212 BC |
| Value | Quadrans (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 27.66 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#384203 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow, right; above, inscription; below, denominational mark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMA
●●●
Translation: Rome
Comment
RRC 41/8aObverse: Head of Hercules, left. ●●● (Below)
Reverse: Prow, left. ●●● (Below)
@American Numismatic Society
RRC 41/8b
Obverse: Head of Hercules, right. ●●● (Behind)
Reverse: ROMA; Prow, right. ●●● (Below)
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Interesting fact
The Quadrans coin from Rome, made of bronze and weighing 27.66g, is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during the Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) and features a unique design, with the goddess Roma on one side and a quadriga (a chariot pulled by four horses) on the other.
