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Quartuncia Anonymous; ROMA 217 BC - 215 BC
| Bronze | 2.83 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 217 BC - 215 BC |
| Value | Quartuncia (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#67090 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Prow of galley right.
ROMA inscribed above.
Lettering: ROMA
Interesting fact
The Quartuncia coin was used during a time of great economic and political change in ancient Rome. It was introduced during the Second Punic War (218-201 BC) as a replacement for the earlier Roman coinage, which had been debased due to excessive issuance during the war. The Quartuncia was a new denomination that was equal to one-fourth of a Roman libra (pound), hence its name. It was made of bronze and weighed 2.83 grams, as . The introduction of the Quartuncia coin was a significant event in Roman economic history, as it marked a shift towards a more stable and reliable currency. It also reflected the growing influence of the Roman Republic, which was expanding its territories and trade networks at the time. The Quartuncia coin was widely used throughout the Roman Republic and remained in circulation for many centuries, becoming a symbol of Roman prosperity and power.
