© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Quadrans S C; Juno
98 year| Bronze | 2.9 g | 18 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 | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#252554 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rudder on globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation: Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.53–3.46 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quadrans (S C; Juno) (98) coin features the image of the Roman goddess Juno on one side and a quadriga (a chariot pulled by four horses) on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Trajan (AD 98-117) and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the Quadrans (S C; Juno) (98) coin is highly sought after by collectors today due to its historical significance and rarity.
