Quadrans - Augustus (D D) (25 BC) front Quadrans - Augustus (D D) (25 BC) back
Quadrans - Augustus (D D) (25 BC) photo
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Quadrans - Augustus D D 25 BC

25 BC year
Bronze 3.5 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Carteia (Baetica)
Emperor
Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
25 BC
Value
Quadrans (1⁄64)
Currency
Denarius (49 BC to AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#394967
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cupid riding dolphin, right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: D D

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, on one side, and a depiction of a bull on the other. This symbolism represents the strength and power of the Roman Empire during Augustus' rule.