© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Quadrans IIIVIR A A A F F 4 BC
4 BC year| Bronze | 3.2 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247951 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Altar with bowl-shaped top, hung with garland.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IIIVIR A A A F F
Translation:
Triumvir Auro, Argento, Aere, Flando, Feriundo.
Magistrate (Triumvir monetalis) casting and striking gold, silver, and bronze coins.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.72–3.81 g;Diameter varies: 15–17 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quadrans coin is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during the Roman Empire, and it features an image of a mythical creature called a "bucranium" on its reverse side. A bucranium is a depiction of a bull's head with a pair of horns, often found in Roman art and architecture. The use of this image on the Quadrans coin suggests that it may have been used as a symbol of strength and prosperity during that time.
