© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Quadrans - Domitian DOMIT COS II
74 year| Bronze | 2.7 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 74 |
| Value | 1 Quadrans = ¼ As = 1⁄64 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250501 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Winged caduceus upright.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMIT COS II
Translation:
Domitianus Consul Secundus.
Domitian, consul for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.28–3.26 g;Diameter varies: 16–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quadrans - Domitian (DOMIT COS II) (74) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Minerva on the reverse side, highlighting the importance of this deity in Roman culture and religion.
