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Quadrans Cornucopiae 1; ROMA 207 BC
207 BC year| Bronze | 3.51 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 207 BC |
| Value | Quadrans (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.51 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#384605 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow, to right; before, cornucopiae; above, ROMA; below, value mark (●●●)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMA
●●●
Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 3.51g-5.44gInteresting fact
The Quadrans coin was used as a means of payment for everyday transactions, and its design featured the image of a cornucopia, which was a symbol of abundance and prosperity in ancient Rome. The coin's name, "Quadrans," actually means "one-fourth" in Latin, which refers to the fact that it was worth one-fourth of a Roman denarius, which was the standard unit of currency at the time.
