© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Quadrans KA; ROMA 211 BC - 208 BC
| Bronze | 5.74 g | 20.3 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211 BC - 208 BC |
| Value | Quadrans (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.74 g |
| Diameter | 20.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#386031 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull charging, right; above, mark (corn-ear) and denominational mark; below, snake; in exergue, inscription; before, mark (monogram of KA).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
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KA
ROMA
Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 5.11g-7.29gMinted in Sicily
Interesting fact
The Quadrans (KA; ROMA) coin from Rome, minted between 211 BC and 208 BC, features the image of a dolphin on its reverse side, which symbolizes the Roman Republic's naval power and its ability to extend its influence across the Mediterranean Sea.
