© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Quadrans IIIVIR A A A F F 4 BC
4 BC year| Bronze | 3 g | 15.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 4 BC |
| Value | 1 Quadrans = ¼ As = 1⁄64 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247949 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Altar with bowl-shaped top, hung with garland.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IIIVIR A A A F F
S C
Unabridged legend:
Triumvir Auro, Argento, Aere Flando Feriundo.
Senatus consulto.
Translation:
Triumvir Auro, Argento, Aere, Flando, Feriundo.
Magistrate (Triumvir monetalis) casting and striking gold, silver, and bronze coins.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.5–3.41 g;Diameter varies: 15–16 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quadrans coin from Rome, minted in 4 BC, features an interesting design on its reverse side. It depicts a mythical creature called a "bucranium," which is a combination of a bull and a human skull. This symbol was believed to represent the power and strength of the Roman Empire.
