Quadrans PON M TR P P P COS III S C
71 year| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249245 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Priestly implements.
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
The Quadrans coin was used extensively throughout the Roman Empire and was an important symbol of Roman currency. It was first introduced during the reign of Emperor Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) and remained in circulation until the late 3rd century AD. The coin's design featured the image of a bust of the emperor on one side and various gods and goddesses on the other, such as Jupiter, Mars, and Venus. The Quadrans was made of bronze and had a distinctive square shape, which made it easily recognizable and convenient to use in everyday transactions. Despite its small denomination, the Quadrans played a significant role in the Roman economy and was widely used for buying goods and services.
