© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Quadrans - Anonymous S C; Apollo
| Bronze | 3.2 g | 14.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 81-161 |
| Value | 1 Quadrans = ¼ As = 1⁄64 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 14.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#259560 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tripod.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quadrans coin was used extensively throughout the Roman Empire, and its design featured the god Apollo on one side and an eagle on the other. The coin was made of bronze and weighed 3.2 grams, making it a relatively small and lightweight coin. Despite its small size, the Quadrans was an important part of everyday transactions and was used by people from all walks of life, from merchants to farmers to soldiers. I hope you find this information helpful! If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
