Quadrans - Anonymous S C; Roma and Fortuna
| 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#259547 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna standing left.
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quadrans coin was used extensively throughout the Roman Empire, and its design featured the goddess Fortuna, who was revered as the embodiment of good luck and prosperity. The coin's reverse side often depicted a ship's prow, symbolizing the Roman Empire's powerful navy and its ability to transport goods and people across the vast empire.
