Quadrans S C; Minerva
| Bronze | 2.22 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 | 2.22 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251669 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Owl standing left on branch, looking front.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
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 features an image of the goddess Minerva on one side and an image of a Roman warship on the other. The coin was made of bronze and weighed 2.22 grams. Interestingly, the Quadrans coin was used as a form of currency for the common people, while higher-denomination coins made of precious metals like gold and silver were used by the wealthy. This coin's design and material reflect the economic and social structure of the Roman Empire during that time.
