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Quadrans - Antoninus Pius TR POT COS II S C

139 year
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
139
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
References
Numista
N#260811
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Legionary eagle, between two standards.

Script: Latin

Lettering: TR POT COS II S C

Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time. decree of the senate.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Quadrans coin was worth one-fourth of a Roman denarius, which was the standard unit of currency during the Roman Empire. The Quadrans was widely used for small transactions and was an important part of everyday commerce during its time.