Quadrans S C
98 year| Bronze | 2.6 g | 15 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 | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#252551 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Winged caduceus upright.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation: Decree of the senate.
Comment
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 2.6 grams. Despite its small value, the Quadrans (S C) (98) coin was an important part of everyday transactions and was widely used by common people for buying goods and services.
