© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Quadrans S C; Ceres
85 year| Bronze | 2.5 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 85 |
| Value | 1 Quadrans = ¼ As = 1⁄64 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251746 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Modius and corn-ears.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.1–2.919 g;Diameter varies: 16–18 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quadrans (S C; Ceres) coin was used during the Roman Empire and features the goddess Ceres on the reverse side, which is why it's also known as the "Ceres Quadrans." Ceres was the Roman goddess of agriculture, fertility, and grain crops, and her image on the coin symbolized the importance of agriculture and trade in the Roman economy.
