Quadrans - Antoninus Pius COS III S C
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140-144 |
| 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#261003 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Peacock, head right, eagle, head right, owl.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS III S C
Translation:
Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quadrans coin featuring Antoninus Pius (COS III S C) was part of a large-scale currency reform implemented by the Roman Empire during his reign (138-144 AD). This reform aimed to standardize coinage across the empire and improve the economy by introducing new denominations and minting techniques. The Quadrans, in particular, was a new denomination introduced during this period, equal to one-fourth of a Roman silver denarius. The coin's design featured the emperor's portrait on one side and various gods and goddesses on the other, showcasing the Roman Empire's religious and political ideologies.
