Quadrans - Vespasian P M TR P P P COS VIII S C
Features
| Issuer |
Rome ›
Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
 |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 77-78 |
| Value | 1 Quadrans = ¼ As (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 249932 |
| References | RIC II.1# 1016 Ian Carradice, Theodore Vern Buttrey, Jr.; 2007. The Roman Imperial Coinage / Volume 2.1. Vespasian – Domitian (AD 69–96) (Second revised edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.Online Coins of the Roman Empire (http://numismatics.org/ocre/) |
Obverse
Winged caduceus upright between crossed cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP VESP AVG COS VIII
Unabridged legend: Imperator Vespasianus Augustus, Consul Octavum.
Translation: Supreme commander (Imperator) Vespasian, emperor (Augustus), consul for the eighth time.
Reverse
Winged caduceus upright.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P P P COS VIII S C
Unabridged legend: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Pater Patriae, Consul Octavum. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: High priest, holder of tribunician power, father of the nation, consul for the eighth time. Decree of the senate.
Mint
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)Comments
Mass varies: 1.76–2.66 g;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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