Summary
Quadrans of the Emperor Claudius struck in the period 25 January 41 AD to 31 December 41 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. "It would seem that P N R refers to some kind of monetary rectification, for which P(ondus) N(ummi) R(estitutum) and simular formulae have been suggested." Sutherland RIC p.118
Obverse Description
A hand pointing left holding a set of balanced scales between thumb and forefinger; below, P N R; around, TI CLAVDIVS [CAESAR] AVG
Reverse Description
At centre, S . C; around, PON M TR P IMP COS DES IT
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
41 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Denomination
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
01
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
16 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.663 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.85 (1984 edition) (RIC.74 1923 edition)
[Book] Sutherland, C.H.V. 1984. The Roman Imperial Coinage. I., 118, 126 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.