© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Quadrans IMP DOMIT AVG GERM
| Bronze | 2.7 g | 18 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 | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251680 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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: 1.862–3.795 g;Diameter varies: 16–20 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 inscription, "IMP DOMIT AVG GERM," stands for "Imperator Domitius Augustus Germanicus," which highlights Domitian's title as emperor and his connection to the Germanic tribes. This coin was likely used for everyday transactions and circulated widely throughout the Roman Empire.
