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Quadrans - Anonymous S C; Neptune
| Bronze | 3.11 g | 18 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 | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#259550 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dolphin wrapped round anchor.
Lettering: S C
Unabridged legend: Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quadrans coin featuring Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, was minted during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD). It's interesting to note that Neptune was not a commonly depicted deity on Roman coins, making this coin a unique representation of the Roman pantheon. Additionally, the Quadrans coin was the smallest denomination of Roman coinage, making it an accessible and widely used coin among the common people of the Roman Empire.
