Summary
Copper Quadrans struck during the reign of the Emperor Trajan in the period 98 to 117 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. Other examples of this coin bear a legend on the obverse naming Trajan as the issuer, but the date of production cannot be fixed any closer than simply the reign of Trajan, 98-117 AD.
Obverse Description
Bust of Hercules facing right; around [IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GERM]
Reverse Description
A club standing on the ground dividing the letters S C
Edge Description
Plain
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
98-117 AD
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Issued By
Emperor Marcus U. Trajan - Ancient Roman Empire, Ancient Roman Empire
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Mint
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Deity Depicted
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Denomination
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Material
Copper
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Axis
07
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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
14 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.711 g (Weight)
worn
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.699
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 293 Pages
