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Quadrans MESSALLA APRONIVS A A A F F S C 5 BC
5 BC year| Bronze | 3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 5 BC |
| Value | 1 Quadrans = ¼ As = 1⁄64 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247935 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding S C.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MESSALLA APRONIVS A A A F F
S C
Unabridged legend:
Messalla, Apronius, Auro, Argento, Aere Flando Feriundo.
Senatus Consulto.
Translation:
Messalla, Apronius, Auro, Argento, Aere, Flando, Feriundo. Senatus Consultum.
Messalla and Apronius for the casting and striking of gold, silver, and bronze coins. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.85–3.2 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quadrans coin features an image of a dolphin on its reverse side, which was a symbol of good luck and prosperity in ancient Roman culture.
