© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Quadrans Butterfly, Butterfly and Vine-Branch; ROMA 169 BC - 158 BC
| Bronze | 5.93 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 169 BC - 158 BC |
| Value | Quadrans (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.93 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#394255 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow, right; denominational mark before; above republican moneyer symbol.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA
Unabridged legend: Rome
Comment
Mass varies: 3.56–7.61 g.
Interesting fact
The Quadrans coin was used during a time of significant economic and political change in ancient Rome. The coin's design, which features a butterfly and a vine branch, symbolizes the importance of agriculture and trade in the Roman economy. The Quadrans was also one of the first coins to feature the image of a Roman deity, in this case, the goddess Roma, who is depicted on the obverse (front) side of the coin. This coin was minted during the Roman Republic, a time of great expansion and growth for the Roman Empire, and it remained in circulation for over a century.
