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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Quadrans Atilius Saranus; SAR ROMA 155 BC
155 BC year| Bronze | 7.97 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 155 BC |
| Value | Quadrans (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.97 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#394348 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow, right; denominational mark (three pellets) before and SAR above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SAR
ROMA
Unabridged legend:
Saranus
Rome
Comment
Mass varies: 5.56–10.85 g.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quadrans (Atilius Saranus; SAR ROMA) coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual depiction of a Roman deity or mythological figure, this coin bears an image of a dolphin, which was a symbol of good luck and prosperity in ancient Roman culture. This design choice was likely intended to convey the idea of the Roman Republic's growing power and influence, as the dolphin was associated with the sea and the expansion of Roman trade and commerce.
