© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Quadrans PON M TR P III P P COS DES III
39 year| Bronze | 3.1 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caligula (Caius Augustus Germanicus) (37-41) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 39 |
| Value | 1 Quadrans = ¼ As = 1⁄64 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247156 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding RCC large in center of field.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PON M TR P III P P COS DES III
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Pater Patriae, Consul Designatus Tertius.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the third time, father of the nation, consul elect for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.29–3.784 g;Diameter varies: 17.25–18.41 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quadrans coin features the image of Emperor Tiberius (PON M TR P III P P COS DES III) on one side and the Roman goddess Diana on the other.
