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Quadrans Anonymous 280 BC - 276 BC
| Bronze | 79.38 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
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| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 280 BC - 276 BC |
| Value | Quadrans (¼) |
| Currency | As (circa 280-221 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 79.38 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#67136 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two grains of barley; between, denominational mark.
Interesting fact
The Quadrans coin from the Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) has an interesting fact that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a Roman leader, in this case, the goddess Roma, which was a departure from the traditional depiction of gods and goddesses on coins. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and social change in Rome, as the Republic was transitioning from a system of governors to a system of consuls, and it represents a shift towards a more humanized representation of power.
