Quadrans - Anonymous S C; Mercury
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#259563 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rooster right.
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 the Roman god Mercury, who was the messenger of the gods and the god of trade, eloquence, and thieves. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's strong economy and trade networks, as well as the importance of Mercury in Roman mythology.
