© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
Quadrans - Augustus L CASSIO C VALER II VIR 27 BC - 14 AD
| Bronze | 3.06 g | 16 mm |
| 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 | 3.06 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#415222 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L CASSIO
C VALER
II VIR
Comment
Magistrate of Gaius Valerius Fene— (duovir) and Lucius Cassius (duovir).
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.
