© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Quadrans S C; Ceres
| Bronze | 2.6 g | 18 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 | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251675 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Corn-ears in basket.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.57–3.16 g;Diameter varies: 15–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quadrans (S C; Ceres) coin was used during the reign of Emperor Domitian (81-96 AD) and features the goddess Ceres on the reverse, which is an unusual depiction for a Roman coin. Ceres was the goddess of agriculture and fertility, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to promote the idea of abundance and prosperity under Domitian's rule.
