Quadrans - Trajan (METALL VLPIANI PANN; Aequitas) (114-117) front Quadrans - Trajan (METALL VLPIANI PANN; Aequitas) (114-117) back
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Quadrans - Trajan METALL VLPIANI PANN; Aequitas

 
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
114-117
Value
1 Quadrans = ¼ As = 1⁄64 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#253682
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae.

Script: Latin

Lettering: METALL VLPIANI PANN

Unabridged legend: Metallum Ulpiani Pannonici.

Translation: Metal of Ulpia and Pannonia.

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Quadrans - Trajan coin features an image of the Roman goddess Aequitas, who represents fairness and justice, on its reverse side. This image symbolizes the importance of fairness and justice during the reign of Emperor Trajan, who was known for his fair and just rule.