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Quadrans CORINT 42 BC - 41 BC
| Bronze | 2 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Corinth (Achaea) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 42 BC - 41 BC |
| Value | Quadrans (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#372432 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pegasus flying left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CORINT
Q
Translation:
Corinth
Quadrans
Edge
Plain
Comment
Magistrates: L.Cas (duovir); M.Insteius C f Tectus (duovir)Interesting fact
The Quadrans (CORINT) coin was used in ancient Corinth during the 1st century BC and features an image of the Greek goddess Aphrodite on one side and a mythical creature called a "bucranium" on the other. The bucranium is a symbol of the city of Corinth and is believed to represent the power and strength of the city.