© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Quadrans IMP DOMIT AVG GERM
| Bronze | 2.1 g | 17 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 | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251681 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
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. In fact, the coin's inscription "IMP DOMIT AVG GERM" stands for "Imperator Domitianus Augustus Germanicus," which highlights Domitian's title as emperor and his connection to the Germanic tribes. This coin is a rare example of how the Roman Empire's currency was used to promote the emperor's image and legitimacy.
