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Quadrans - Trajan S C
| Bronze | 3 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253669 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
She-wolf walking right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Unabridged legend: Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Quadrans - Trajan (S C) coin was used during the reign of Emperor Trajan, who ruled the Roman Empire from 98 to 117 AD. The coin features an image of Trajan on one side and a depiction of a warship on the other. This coin was used to pay soldiers and was also used in trade and commerce. It's interesting to note that the Quadrans - Trajan (S C) coin was made of bronze, which was a common material used for coins during that time period. The coin weighs 3 grams and has a diameter of approximately 17 millimeters. Overall, the Quadrans - Trajan (S C) coin is a valuable piece of history that provides insight into the economy and military of the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Trajan.
