© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Quadrans - Anonymous S C; Minerva
| Bronze | 2.4 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 | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#259541 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Owl standing right, head front.
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.84–3.03 g;Diameter varies: 14.13–16 mm;
Example of this type:
The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quadrans - Anonymous (S C; Minerva) (81-161) coin is that it features the goddess Minerva on the reverse side, who was the patron deity of the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD). This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was at its peak, and Minerva's image was used to symbolize the empire's strength, wisdom, and prosperity.
