Quadrans - Augustus

€2.00
IssuerLeptis Magna (Africa Proconsularis)
Year27 BC - 14 AD
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueQuadrans (1⁄64)
CurrencyDenarius (49 BC to AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.36 g
Dimensions14 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) I#841 , MAA#10
Obverse description4-fold arms with central shield divide date.
Obverse scriptPhoenician
Obverse letteringCAR CARD LOTHA EP ARG L AL 6 00
(Translation: Charles, cardinal of Lorraine, bishop of Strasbourg, landgraf of Alsace)
Reverse descriptionCrowned imperial eagle, value in orb on breast.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringRVDOL II RO IMP AVG P F DEC 3
(Translation: Rudolf II, Roman Emperor, always august by decree)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1598  - -
1600  - (1)600 -
1600  - 1600 -
Catalog ID5466891120
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