© Jacob Hirsch Auction Nr. 18
© Jacob Hirsch Auction Nr. 18
Quadrans S C
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251683 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Owl standing right on branch, looking front.
Lettering: S C
Unabridged legend: Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Decree of the senate.
Comment
Illustrated coin is from Plate XXII of the Jacob Hirsch (Munich) auction catalogue 18, “Roman and Byzantine coins of Dr. Friedrich Imhoof-Blumer in Winterthur, as well as a selected collection of Greek coins from the possession of a foreign diplomat”, Monday, 27 May 1907 and following days.
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, either Venus or Fortuna, while on the other side, it had a depiction of a ship's prow. This ship's prow design was a symbol of the Roman Empire's powerful navy and its ability to conquer and expand its territories through sea trade and military conquests.
