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Quadrans Anonymous; ROMA 217 BC - 215 BC
| Bronze | 37.97 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 217 BC - 215 BC |
| Value | Quadrans (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 37.97 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#384107 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull charging, right; above, denominational mark; below, snake; in exergue, inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
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ROMA
Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 32.43g-41.36gInteresting 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 bull's head with a human skull in its mouth. This symbol was meant to represent the power and strength of the Roman Republic.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (217 BC - 215 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Quadrans (Anonymous; ROMA) (217 BC - 215 BC) coin.
