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Quadrans - Anonymous S C; Bacchus
| Bronze | 3.31 g | 17 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 | 3.31 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#259568 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend within wreath of grapes and vine-leaves.
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quadrans coin featuring Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, fertility, and theater, was minted during the reign of Emperor Antoninus Pius (138-161 AD). This coin was part of a series of coins issued by Antoninus Pius to promote the cult of the Roman gods, and it highlights the importance of Bacchus in Roman culture and religion. The image of Bacchus on the coin is depicted holding a thyrsus, a staff made of a fennel stalk, which was a symbol of his association with fertility and theater. The Quadrans coin was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the Roman Empire, and it remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
