Quadrans (lion with wreath and cornucopia) (195 BC - 170 BC) front Quadrans (lion with wreath and cornucopia) (195 BC - 170 BC) back
Quadrans (lion with wreath and cornucopia) (195 BC - 170 BC) photo
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Quadrans lion with wreath and cornucopia 195 BC - 170 BC

 
Bronze 5 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Untikesken gens (Indigetes people)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
195 BC - 170 BC
Value
1 Quadrans (¼)
Currency
As (Roman pound system, 2nd century BC)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
5 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#337849
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Lion facing right. Wreath above. Cornucopia below. Legend below, below line.

Script: Iberian (Levantine)

Lettering: untikesken

Comment

Legend in Northeastern Iberian script
untikesken
e, likely the face value
Legend above line

Interesting fact

The Quadrans coin from the Untikesken gens (Indigetes people) features a unique design, with a lion wearing a wreath and holding a cornucopia, symbolizing abundance and prosperity.