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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Quadrans S C; Minerva
| Bronze | 2.95 g | 17.5 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 | 2.95 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251667 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Owl standing right on branch, looking front.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.81–3.18 g;Diameter varies: 15.5–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quadrans (S C; Minerva) coin was used during the Roman Empire, specifically during the reign of Emperor Domitian (84-85 AD). It was a bronze coin that weighed 2.95 grams and had a diameter of approximately 17 millimeters. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Minerva on one side, while the other side bears an image of a Roman warship, known as a "quadrireme." This design was meant to symbolize the power and strength of the Roman Empire, both on land and at sea.
