© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Quadrans NEM COL 40 BC
40 BC year| Bronze | 1.23 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Nemausus (Gallia Narbonensis) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 40 BC |
| Value | Quadrans (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.23 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#430627 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inverted urn between two palms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NEM COL
Unabridged legend: Nemausus Colonia
Translation: Colony of Nemausus
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quadrans (NEM COL) coin from Nemausus (Gallia Narbonensis) is that it features a unique combination of Roman and Celtic elements on its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized bust of a Celtic goddess, while the reverse side features a traditional Roman design of a quadriga (a chariot pulled by four horses) surrounded by a wreath. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of the region and the coin's place in the broader context of Roman expansion and cultural exchange.