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Quadrans GALVS APRONIVS A A A F F S C
| Issuer | Roman Imperial Mint |
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| Year | 5 BC |
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| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
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| Obverse description | The obverse presents a modius (grain measure) resting upon a flat base or altar, depicted in profile at center field. The vessel is rendered in a simple, functional style characteristic of Augustan aes coinage. Encircling the central device is the legend of the moneyers SISENNA MESSALLA IIIVIR, arranged along the periphery in Latin capitals. The composition is aniconic, focusing entirely on the symbolic implement rather than a portrait, reflecting the subsidiary bronze coinage conventions of the Augustan reform. The overall style is plain and utilitarian, consistent with quadrans issues of this period. |
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| Obverse lettering | SISENNA MESSALLA IIIVIR (Translation: Sisenna, Mesalla Triumviri. Sisenna and Mesalla, moneyers (Triumviri Monetalis).) |
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| Reverse lettering | GALVS APRONIVS A A A F F S C (Translation: Galus, Apronius, Auro, Argento, Aere, Flando, Feriundo. Senatus Consultum. Galus and Apronius for the casting and striking of gold, silver, and bronze coins. Decree of the senate.) |
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