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Quadrans Anonymous 225 BC - 217 BC
| Bronze | 58 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 225 BC - 217 BC |
| Value | Quadrans (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 58 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#67180 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow of galley, left; three pellets below.
Interesting fact
The Quadrans coin features the image of a mythical creature called a "bucranium," which is a combination of a bull and a goat. This symbol was used to represent the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility, Ceres.
