© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Quadrans APRONIVS MESSALLA A A A F F S C 5 BC
5 BC year| Bronze | 2.6 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 5 BC |
| Value | 1 Quadrans = ¼ As = 1⁄64 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247934 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding S C.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
APRONIVS MESSALLA A A A F F
S C
Unabridged legend:
Apronius, Messalla, Argento, Aere Flando Feriundo.
Senatus Consulto.
Translation:
Apronius, Messalla, Argento, Aere, Flando, Feriundo. Senatus Consultum.
Apronius and Messalla, casting and striking gold, silver, and bronze. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.19–2.99 g;Diameter varies: 15.5–16 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quadrans coin features an interesting reverse design, which depicts a jug and a lituus, symbols of the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility, Ceres. This suggests that the coin may have been used as a token of appreciation for the goddess and the agricultural cycle, highlighting the importance of agriculture in the Roman Empire's economy and society.
