© Dix Noonan Webb
© Dix Noonan Webb
Quadrans S C; Ceres
| Bronze | 2.45 g | - |
| 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 | 2.45 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251676 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ship sailing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quadrans (S C; Ceres) coin is that it features the goddess Ceres on the reverse side, who was the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility. This coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Domitian (81-96 AD) and was used as a means of payment for everyday transactions. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the Quadrans coin played an important role in the Roman economy and was widely used throughout the empire.
