Quadrans - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) front Quadrans - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) back
Quadrans - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) photo
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Quadrans - Augustus 27 BC - 14 AD

 
Bronze 4.41 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Caesaraugusta (Tarraconensis)
Emperor
Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
27 BC - 14 AD
Value
Quadrans (1⁄64)
Currency
Denarius (49 BC to AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
4.41 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#391742
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Laurea in L.CASSIO.C.VALERIO.II.VIR

Script: Latin

Lettering: L.CASSIO.C.VALERIO.II.VIR

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Quadrans - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) coin from Caesaraugusta (Tarraconensis) is that it features an image of a dolphin on the reverse side, which was a symbol of good luck and prosperity in ancient Roman culture.