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Quadrans PONT MAXI TR POT IMP
41 year| Bronze | 3.5 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 41 |
| Value | 1 Quadrans = ¼ As = 1⁄64 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#246972 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding S C
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONT MAXI TR POT IMP
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Imperator.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, supreme commander (Imperator).
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quadrans coin is that it features an image of Pontius Pilate, who was the Roman prefect of the province of Judea from 26 AD to 36 AD. He is best known for his involvement in the trial and crucifixion of Jesus Christ, as described in the New Testament of the Bible. The coin was minted during his reign, making it a rare and significant artifact from this time period.
