Quadrans Nerva, large SC
| Bronze | 7.8 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nerva (Marcus Cocceius Nerva) (96-98) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 96-98 |
| Value | 1 Quadrans |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.8 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#302667 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
SC in laurel wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering: SC
Interesting fact
The Quadrans coin was used during the reign of Emperor Nerva (96-98 AD), who was known for his efforts to reform the Roman Empire's currency and economy. The large SC Quadrans coin was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of the emperor on one side and an image of a goddess on the other, in this case, the goddess Ceres. This design change marked a shift towards more realistic and detailed depictions of Roman leaders and deities on coins, which would become a hallmark of Roman coinage in the centuries to come.
