© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Quadrans - Vespasian P M TR P P P COS VIII S C
| Bronze | 2.9 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 77-78 |
| Value | 1 Quadrans = ¼ As = 1⁄64 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249931 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Winged caduceus upright.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P P P COS VIII S C
Unabridged legend: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Pater Patriae, Consul Octavum. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: High priest, holder of tribunician power, father of the nation, consul for the eighth time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.72–3.01 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Vespasian, who was the Roman Emperor from 69 to 79 AD, on one side, and a depiction of Pax, the Roman goddess of peace, on the other. This coin was minted during a time of relative peace and stability in the Roman Empire, which was a rare occurrence during that time period.
