© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Quadrans Anonymous 217 BC - 215 BC
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 217 BC - 215 BC |
| Value | Quadrans (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#384103 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow, left; below, denominational mark.
Lettering: ●●●
Comment
Weight varies from 26.21g-38.74gInteresting fact
The Quadrans coin from the Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) made of Bronze has an interesting fact that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a Roman leader, in this case, the image of the goddess Roma was depicted on the obverse (front side) of the coin, which was a departure from the traditional depiction of gods and goddesses on coins. This change in design was a significant move towards the personalization of coinage and the promotion of the Roman state's ideology.
