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Quadrans - Augustus 27 BC - 14 AD
| Bronze | 2.48 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Segóbriga (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 | 2.48 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#422511 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull right, star above.
Interesting fact
The Quadrans coin was used to pay the Roman soldiers who guarded the empire's borders. It was a small denomination coin, equivalent to a quarter of a denarius, which was the standard unit of currency at the time. The Quadrans coin was made of bronze and had a distinctive design that featured the image of a bust of Augustus, the Roman emperor who ruled from 27 BC to 14 AD, on one side, and the image of a quadriga, a four-horse chariot, on the other side. The coin was minted in various cities across the Roman Empire, including Segóbriga in Tarraconensis, and was used for everyday transactions and purchases.