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#261005 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Winged caduceus.
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) (140-144) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze has an interesting reverse design. The reverse of the coin depicts a mythological scene of a nymph, known as a Nereid, riding a sea-horse, which is a mythical creature that is half-horse, half-fish. This design was a common motif in Roman art and symbolized the connection between the Roman Empire and the sea. The Nereid on the coin is shown holding a trident, which was a symbol of sea-power and authority, further emphasizing the Roman Empire's maritime prowess.