© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Quadrans PON M TR P IIII P P COS TERT
| Bronze | 3 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caligula (Caius Augustus Germanicus) (37-41) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 40-41 |
| Value | 1 Quadrans = ¼ As = 1⁄64 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247169 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding RCC large in center of field.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PON M TR P IIII P P COS TERT
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Pater Patriae, Consul Tertius.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, father of the nation, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.76–3.741 g;Diameter varies: 16–19.24 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Emperor Claudius (PON M TR P IIII P P COS TERT) on one side, who ruled the Roman Empire from 41 to 54 AD. Despite being a bronze coin, it was still considered a standard circulation coin and had a relatively high value for its time. Additionally, the coin's design and inscriptions reflect the Roman Empire's emphasis on military power and imperial authority during Claudius' reign.
