Quadrans COS III
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 143-144 |
| Value | 1 Quadrans = ¼ As = 1⁄64 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261040 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Winged thunderbolt.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS III
Translation:
Consul Tertium.
Consul for the third time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quadrans (COS III) coin was used during the Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) and was made of bronze. It was a standard circulation coin and was valued at one-fourth of a denarius, which was the standard unit of currency at the time. The coin features an image of the Roman goddess Venus on one side and an image of a warship on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Claudius (143-144 AD) and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today.
