© Jacob Hirsch Auction Nr. 18
© Jacob Hirsch Auction Nr. 18
Quadrans S C; Ceres
85 year| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251748 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bundle of Corn-ears and poppies.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Unabridged legend: Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Decree of the senate.
Comment
The coin illustrated is from Plate XXII of the Jacob Hirsch (Munich) auctions catalogue 18 of “The important collection of Roman and Byzantine coins of Friedrich Imhoof-Blumer in Winterthur; as well as a selected collection of Greek coins from the possession of a foreign diplomat; public auction Monday 27 May 27 1907 and following days.”
Interesting fact
The Quadrans (S C; Ceres) (85) coin features the goddess Ceres on the obverse (front side), who was the Roman goddess of agriculture, fertility, and grain crops. The reverse (back side) of the coin depicts a stalk of grain, which symbolizes Ceres' association with agriculture and fertility. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Nero (54-68 AD), who was known for his extravagance and tyranny, but also for his efforts to improve agriculture and trade in the Roman Empire.
