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© British Museum
Quadrigatus Anonymous; ROMA 225 BC - 214 BC
| Silver | 6.56 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 225 BC - 214 BC |
| Value | Quadrigatus (1) |
| Currency | Quadrigatus (circa 235-212 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.56 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#383765 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter in quadriga, right, driven by Victory. Jupiter holds sceptre in left hand and hurls thunderbolt with right hand; incuse on tablet, inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA
Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 6.56g-6.66gInteresting fact
The Quadrigatus coin features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting a four-horse chariot (quadriga) driven by a Roman hero or deity, which gives the coin its name.
