Quadrans Paestum

€1.00
IssuerPoseidonia
Year218 BC - 201 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueQuadrans (1/4)
CurrencyAs (Second Punic War, 218-201 BC)
CompositionBronze
Weight3.8 g
Dimensions16.7 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1202, SNG ANS 2#742, BMC Gr/It#13, GCV#631
Obverse descriptionHead of Poseidon right, diademed, three pellets behind.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionDolphin right, three pellets and caduceus above, inscription below.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΠAIS
Edge
Mint
MintageND (218 BC - 201 BC)  - -
Catalog ID1144498870
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