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Quadrans P M TR P P P COS III S C
71 year| Bronze | 2.1 g | 16 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 | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249257 |
|---|---|
| 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
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 means that the coin is over 2,000 years old and provides a glimpse into the economic and political systems of ancient Rome. Additionally, the fact that it was made of bronze, a relatively inexpensive material, indicates that it was likely used for everyday transactions and highlights the importance of trade and commerce in the Roman Empire.
