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Quadrigatus Anonymous; ROMA 225 BC - 214 BC
| Silver | 3.27 g | 17 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 | 3.27 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#67098 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Jupiter hurling thunderbolt and holding sceptre, in quadriga driven by Victory right, galloping left.
ROMA in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA
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 on the coin was meant to symbolize the Roman army's speed and mobility.
