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Quadrans PON M TR P P P COS III S C
71 year| Bronze | 2.3 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 | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249244 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vexillum.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PON 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 this coin is that it features the image of a Roman emperor, likely Pontius Pilate, who is known for his involvement in the trial and crucifixion of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament.
