© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
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Quadrans - Anonymous S C; Jupiter
| Bronze | 2.1 g | 13 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 | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#259537 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle standing front on thunderbolt, head right.
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder. The coin's name, "Quadrans," actually comes from the Latin word for "one-fourth," which refers to the coin's value relative to the Roman denarius, which was the standard unit of currency at the time. Despite its relatively low value, the Quadrans coin was an important part of everyday transactions and was used by people from all walks of life in the Roman Empire.
