© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Quadrans Branch; ROMA 209 BC - 208 BC
| Bronze | 9.49 g | 24.0 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 209 BC - 208 BC |
| Value | Quadrans (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.49 g |
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#386381 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow, right. Above, mark (branch). Before, denominational mark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
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ROMA
Translation: Rome
Comment
Minted in SicilyInteresting fact
The Quadrans coin was used as a form of payment for Roman soldiers during the Second Punic War, which lasted from 218 to 201 BC. The coin was valued at one-fourth of a Roman 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 Roma, the goddess of Rome, on one side, and the letters "ROMA" on the other. Despite its relatively low value, the Quadrans coin played an important role in the Roman economy and was widely used throughout the Roman Republic.
