Summary
Quadrans, Issued by Ancient Roman Republic, struck after 211BC
Issue: Anonymous
Minted in Rome
Obverse Description
Head of Hercules wearing the lion's skin; behind, three beads, line border
Reverse Description
Prow of ship facing right; above, ROMA; below, three bead
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
The denomination quadrans was worth three unciae, hence the three beads on obverse and reverse.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
aftter 211 BC
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Issued By
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Mint
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Deity Depicted
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Denomination
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
03
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
20 mm (Outside Diameter), 9.955 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Crawford 56/5
[Book] Crawford, Michael H. 1974. Roman Republican Coinage., 159 Pages
