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Quadrans APRONIVS SISENNA A A A F F S C
| Issuer | Roman Imperial Mint |
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| Year | 5 BC |
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| Weight | 3.1 g |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents the large bold letters S C (Senatus Consultum — by decree of the Senate) prominently displayed in the central field, denoting senatorial authority over the bronze coinage. The letters are deeply struck and occupy much of the available flan area. A circular legend surrounding the central S C names the other pair of moneyers, Apronius and Sisenna, along with the abbreviated formula A A A F F (Auro Argento Aeri Flando Feriundo), recording their official monetary responsibilities. A beaded border frames the design at the periphery. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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Struck under Augustus, this quadrans belongs to a series of small bronze issues produced by a rotating board of tresviri monetales — the three junior magistrates who supervised the mint. The legend records the names Apronius and Sisenna alongside the standard aes grave formula, identifying the specific magistrates responsible for this emission. Augustus revived and formalized this office as part of his broader reorganization of Roman coinage after Actium, using these men as nominal authorities while retaining effective control himself.
The quadrans was the smallest denomination in regular Roman bronze production, and issues of 5 BC show relatively tight die links suggesting a modest but deliberate output.