© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Quadrans S C
98 year| Bronze | 2.7 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nerva (Marcus Cocceius Nerva) (96-98) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 98 |
| Value | 1 Quadrans = ¼ As = 1⁄64 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#252550 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Winged caduceus upright.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation: Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.43–2.87 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quadrans (S C) (98) coin was used during the Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) and was equivalent to one-fourth of a Roman denarius, which was the standard unit of currency at the time. The coin was made of bronze and weighed 2.7 grams. Despite its small value, the Quadrans (S C) (98) coin was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the empire, and many examples have been found in archaeological excavations. It's worth noting that the Quadrans (S C) (98) coin is considered a rare find today, and its value to collectors can vary depending on its condition, rarity, and provenance.
