© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Quadrans - Vespasian S C
| Bronze | 2.4 g | 16 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 | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249933 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in laurel wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.89–2.93 g;Diameter varies: 15–17 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quadrans - Vespasian (S C) (77-78) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Libertas on its reverse side, which is a symbol of freedom and liberty. This is significant because Vespasian, the Roman emperor who ruled from 69 to 79 AD, was known for his efforts to restore peace and stability to the Roman Empire after a period of civil war and unrest. The inclusion of Libertas on the coin may reflect Vespasian's desire to promote the idea of freedom and liberty throughout the empire.
