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Quadrans - Titus S C; Minerva
| Bronze | 2.6 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80-81 |
| Value | 1 Quadrans = ¼ As = 1⁄64 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251023 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in laurel wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.13–3.1 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quadrans - Titus (S C; Minerva) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Minerva on the reverse side, which is unusual for a coin issued during the reign of Titus (79-81 AD). Minerva was not a common feature on coins during this period, and it's believed that this image was included as a nod to Titus's reputation as a wise and learned emperor. This coin is a rare example of a Roman coin that highlights the emperor's intellectual pursuits and interests.
