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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Quadrans Victory; ROMA 211 BC - 208 BC
| Bronze | 11.46 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211 BC - 208 BC |
| Value | Quadrans (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.46 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#385334 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow, right; above, mark (Victory) and inscription; below, denominational mark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMA
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Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 4.99g-14.03gInteresting fact
The Quadrans coin was used to pay the soldiers of the Roman Republic during the Second Punic War, which lasted from 218 to 201 BC. The coin's design features the goddess Victory (Victoria) on one side and the letters "ROMA" on the other, symbolizing the Roman Republic's military prowess and dominance.
