© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Quadrans - Claudius PON M TR P IMP COS DES IT
41 year| Bronze | 3.6 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 41 |
| Value | 1 Quadrans = ¼ As = 1⁄64 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#246970 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding S C
Script: Latin
Lettering: PON M TR P IMP COS DES IT
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Imperator, Consul Designatus Iterum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, supreme commander (Imperator), consul elect for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.56–12.77 g;Diameter varies: 15–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quadrans - Claudius coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Claudius (10 BC - 54 AD) on one side, and a depiction of a warship on the other. This coin was minted during Claudius' reign, and the warship design was a common motif on Roman coins during this time period, symbolizing the power and military prowess of the Roman Empire.
