© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Quadrans PON M TR P III P P COS TERT
| Bronze | 3 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caligula (Caius Augustus Germanicus) (37-41) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 39-40 |
| Value | 1 Quadrans = ¼ As = 1⁄64 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247162 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding RCC large in center of field.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PON M TR P III P P COS TERT
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Pater Patriae, Consul Tertius.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the third time, father of the nation, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2–4.16 g;Diameter varies: 16.5–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Tiberius (PON M TR P III P P COS TERT) on one side, while the other side bears the image of a trophy, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military victories.
