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Quadrans - Anonymous S C; Jupiter
| Bronze | 2.71 g | 15.5 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 | 2.71 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#259540 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Winged Thunderbolt.
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
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, and an image of a dolphin on the other. The dolphin was a symbol of good luck and prosperity in ancient Rome, and its inclusion on the coin may have been intended to bring good fortune to the person who used it.
