Quadrans - Vespasian S C

€250,010.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year79
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Quadrans = 1/4 As = 1⁄64 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight1.9 g
Dimensions14 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#1095, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.1095
Obverse descriptionWinged caduceus upright between crossed cornucopiae.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP VESP AVG COS VIIII
(Translation: Imperator Vespasianus Augustus, Consul Nonum. Supreme commander (Imperator) Vespasian, emperor (Augustus), consul for the ninth time.)
Reverse descriptionLegend in laurel wreath.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringS C
(Translation: Senatus Consultum. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (79)  - -
Catalog ID2283600710
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