Quadrans IIIVIR A A A F F

Features

Issuer	Roman Empire (Rome)
Emperor	Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Year	4 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	15 mm
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 247952
References	RIC I# 468, 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.468 Online Coins of the Roman Empire (http://numismatics.org/ocre/)

Obverse

Legend surrounding S C.

Script: Latin

Lettering: L VALERIVS CATVLLVS

Translation: Lucius Valerius Catullus.

Reverse

Altar with bowl-shaped top, hung with garland.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IIIVIR A A A F F
S C

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

Translation:
Triumvir Auro, Argento, Aere, Flando, Feriundo.
Magistrate (Triumvir monetalis) casting and striking gold, silver, and bronze coins.

Mint

Comments

Mass varies: 2.14–3.72 g;
Diameter varies: 13–17 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

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Numista Rarity index: 97

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