Summary
Anonymous Quadrans struck between the reign of the Emperors Domitian and Antoninus Pius in the period 81-161 AD. This piece listed under Domitian by von Guerard pre 1880. Minted by Rome, Ancient Roman Empire. RIC lists eleven different groups of Anonymous quadrantes (or tessarae) bearing the letters SC. This piece belongs to its Group II - Minerva.
Obverse Description
Draped and helmeted bust of Minerva facing right
Reverse Description
Owl standing to right, head facing, dividing the letters S C
Edge Description
Plain
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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
81-161 AD
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Issued By
Emperor Domitian - Ancient Roman Empire, Ancient Roman Empire
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Mint
Rome (Mint), Ancient Roman Empire
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Deity Depicted
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Series
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Material
Bronze
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
2.536 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.7
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 216 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
