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© British Museum
Quadrigatus Anonymous; ROMA 225 BC - 214 BC
| Silver | 6.73 g | - |
| 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 | 6.73 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#383767 |
|---|---|
| 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
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 the quadriga symbolized the Roman Republic's military prowess and dominance, while the image of Roma represented the state's authority and power.
