© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Quadrans P M TR P P P COS III S C
71 year| Bronze | 2.8 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 71 |
| Value | 1 Quadrans = ¼ As = 1⁄64 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249256 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vexillum.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P P P COS III S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Pater Patriae, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, father of the nation, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.19–3.49 g;Diameter varies: 13–17 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quadrans coin is that it features the image of a Roman Emperor, likely Claudius (P M TR P P P COS III S C), which suggests that it was minted during his reign (41-54 AD). This makes it a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians interested in the Roman Empire.
