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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Quadrans S C
| Bronze | 2.5 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 84-85 |
| Value | 1 Quadrans = ¼ As = 1⁄64 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251677 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Olive branch upright.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.08–3.15 g;Diameter varies: 17–18 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quadrans (S C) coin was used during the Roman Empire and had a unique design. On one side, it featured the image of a goddess, usually Ceres or Venus, while on the other side, it had a depiction of a ship's prow. This design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's strong navy and its ability to transport goods and people across the seas.
