© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Quadrans - Anonymous S C; Jupiter
| Bronze | 2.4 g | 14 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 | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#259538 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle standing front on thunderbolt, head left.
Script: Latin
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
One interesting fact about the Quadrans coin is that it features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder and lightning, on one side, while the other side features the letters "S C" which stand for "Senatus Consulto" or "by decree of the Senate". This suggests that the coin was issued by the Roman Senate as a way to promote the worship of Jupiter, who was considered the most important deity in the Roman pantheon.
