© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Quadrans Anonymous; ROMA 211 BC - 210 BC
| Bronze | 7.97 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211 BC - 210 BC |
| Value | Quadrans (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.97 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#386119 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow, right. Above, mark (corn-ear). Before, denominational mark. Below, legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
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ROMA
Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 6.68g-8.73gMinted in Sicily
Interesting fact
The Quadrans coin was used as a form of payment for everyday transactions, and its design featured the image of a goddess, likely Roma, on one side and a mythical creature, such as a griffin or a sea monster, on the other. This coin was also known as the "Roman quadrans" and was used throughout the Roman Republic and into the early Roman Empire.
