© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Quadrans Crescent 1; ROMA 207 BC
207 BC year| Bronze | 11.31 g | 25 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 | 11.31 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#384549 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow, right; denominational mark below; symbol (crescent) above; legend above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
☾
ROMA
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Translation: Rome
Interesting fact
The Quadrans (Crescent 1; ROMA) coin from Rome, minted in 207 BC during the Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC), features a unique design element - a crescent moon on the obverse (front) side of the coin. This crescent moon symbol was used to represent the Roman goddess of the moon, Luna, and was a common motif in Roman coinage during this time period.
