Quadrans GALVS MESSALLA A A A F F S C

Features

Issuer	Roman Empire (Rome)
Emperor	Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Year	5 BC
Value	1 Quadrans = ¼ As = 1⁄64 Denarius
Currency	Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition	Bronze
Weight	3.1 g
Diameter	17 mm
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 247942
References	RIC I# 459, Harold Mattingly, Edward Allen Sydenham, Carol Humphrey Vivian Sutherland, Robert A. G. Carson; 1984. The Roman Imperial Coinage / Volume 1. Augustus – Vitellius (31 BC–AD 69) (1923 revised edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. OCRE# ric.1(2).aug.459 Online Coins of the Roman Empire (http://numismatics.org/ocre/)

Obverse

Bowl-shaped or flat-shaped altar.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SISENNA APRONIVS IIIVIR

Unabridged legend: Sisenna, Apronius Triumviri.

Translation:
Sisenna, Apronius Triumviri.
Sisenna and Apronius, moneyers (Triumviri Monetalis).

Reverse

Legend surrounding S C.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GALVS MESSALLA A A A F F
S C

Unabridged legend:
Galus, Messalla, Auro, Argento, Aere Flando Feriundo.
Senatus Consulto.

Translation:
Galus, Messalla, Auro, Argento, Aere, Flando, Feriundo. Senatus Consultum.
Galus, Messalla for the casting and striking of gold, silver, and bronze coins. Decree of the senate.

Mint

Comments

Mass varies: 2.757–3.3 g;
Diameter varies: 16–18 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

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Numista Rarity index: 100

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