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Quadrigatus Anonymous; ROMA 225 BC - 212 BC
| Silver | 6.57 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 225 BC - 212 BC |
| Value | Quadrigatus (1) |
| Currency | Quadrigatus (circa 235-212 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.57 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#67082 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Jupiter in quadriga galloping right, driven by winged Victory; Jupiter holding sceptre in left hand and hurling thunderbolt with right hand; below, incuse inscription on raised tablet.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA
Comment
This type appears to be a hybrid between two numbers (RRC. 28/3 and 30/1). The bust is large and broad, while the victory on the reverse is placed behind Jupiter just above the quadriga's mudguard.Coinage with the Janiform head began between -235 and -226. These early didrachms feature the Roma legend, debossed in the exergue on a tablet. This coinage, which was minted in Rome in Lazio, stopped in -211 when the denarius began to be produced, according to Mr. Crawford's findings.
Roman coins, Laurent Schmit, Michel Prieur.
Interesting fact
The Quadrigatus coin was used as a means of payment for Roman soldiers during the Second Punic War, which lasted from 218 to 201 BC. The coin's design features a quadriga, or a chariot pulled by four horses, on one side, and the goddess Roma on the other. The use of this coin as a form of payment for soldiers highlights the importance of the Roman military during this time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (225 BC - 212 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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