© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Quadrans - Augustus AVGVSTVS 15 BC - 10 BC
| Bronze | 2.6 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 15 BC - 10 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 | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247689 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Eagle standing front, head left, with wings spread.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTVS
Translation: Augustus.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.04–3.86 g;Diameter varies: 17–19.5 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quadrans - Augustus (AVGVSTVS) coin is that it features an image of Augustus Caesar, the first emperor of the Roman Empire, on one side, and a depiction of a quadriga, or four-horse chariot, on the other. This design was meant to symbolize Augustus's role as a powerful and victorious leader, and the coin was likely used as a means of promoting his image and reinforcing his authority throughout the empire.
