© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Quadrans IMP DOMIT AVG GERM
| Bronze | 2.4 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 84-85 |
| Value | 1 Quadrans = ¼ As = 1⁄64 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251679 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding large S C.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP DOMIT AVG GERM
Translation:
Imperator, Domitianus, Augustus, Germanicus.
Supreme commander (Imperator) Domitian, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.7–3.2 g;Diameter varies: 17–18 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quadrans coin was used during the reign of Emperor Domitian (81-96 AD), who was known for his attempts to deify himself and his family. The coin's design features an image of Domitian's father, Vespasian, on the obverse (front side), and a depiction of the goddess Germania on the reverse (back side). This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was expanding its territories and influence, and that the emperor was promoting his own image and legacy through the coinage.
