© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Quadrans Anonymous 230 BC - 226 BC
| Bronze | 74.261 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 230 BC - 226 BC |
| Value | Quadrans (¼) |
| Currency | As (circa 280-221 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 74.261 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#383738 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Left hand; on left, club; on right, denominational mark.
Lettering: ●●●
Comment
Weight varies from 53.83g-78.65gInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Quadrans coin is that it was used as a means of payment for everyday transactions, and its value was equivalent to one-fourth of a Roman denarius, which was the standard unit of currency at the time.
