Quadrans (Anonymous) (269 BC - 266 BC) front Quadrans (Anonymous) (269 BC - 266 BC) back
Quadrans (Anonymous) (269 BC - 266 BC) photo
© Archäologisches Museum der Westfälischen Wilhelms-Universität

Quadrans Anonymous 269 BC - 266 BC

 
Bronze 58.26 g 42 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Period
Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
269 BC - 266 BC
Value
Quadrans (¼)
Currency
As (circa 280-221 BC)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
58.26 g
Diameter
42 mm
Thickness
12 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Cast
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#383620
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Left hand; to right, denominational mark.

Lettering: ●●●

Comment

Haeberlin pl. 27, 13-14 and 28, 1.

 

Weight varies from 48.15g-69.25g

Interesting fact

The Quadrans coin was used as a means of payment for everyday transactions, and its design featured the image of a mythical creature called a "bucranium," which was a combination of a bull and a man. This symbolized the power and strength of the Roman Republic.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (269 BC - 266 BC)  - - - - - -

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