Quadrans - Vespasian P M TR P P P COS VIII S C

€249,932.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year77-78
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Quadrans = 1/4 As = 1⁄64 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.2 g
Dimensions16 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#1016, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.1016
Obverse descriptionWinged caduceus upright between crossed cornucopiae.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP VESP AVG COS VIII
(Translation: Imperator Vespasianus Augustus, Consul Octavum. Supreme commander (Imperator) Vespasian, emperor (Augustus), consul for the eighth time.)
Reverse descriptionWinged caduceus upright.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P P P COS VIII S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Pater Patriae, Consul Octavum. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power, father of the nation, consul for the eighth time. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (77-78)  - -
Catalog ID1833525750
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