© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
Quadrans MESSALLA SISENNA A A A F FS C 5 BC
5 BC year| Bronze | 2.8 g | 18 mm |
| 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 | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247930 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding S C.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MESSALLA SISENNA A A A F F
S C
Unabridged legend:
Messalla, Sisenna, Auro, Argento, Aere Flando Feriundo.
Senatus Consulto.
Translation:
Messalla, Sisenna, Auro, Argento, Aere, Flando, Feriundo. Senatus Consultum.
Messalla and Sisenna for the casting and striking of gold, silver, and bronze coins. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Quadrans coin features an interesting reverse design that depicts a jug and a lituus, which were symbols of the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility, Ceres. This suggests that the coin may have been used in religious rituals or ceremonies related to agriculture and fertility.
