Summary
Copper Quadrans of the Emperor Hadrian struck in the name of his wife, Sabina between 117 and 136 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. Attributed to the Rome mint because of the SC on the reverse but could be another "Eastern mintage" (see RIC 11 p.428 footnote)
Obverse Description
Bust of Sabina facing left (legend cannot be read)
Reverse Description
Peacock facing right; in field divided by bird, [S] C
Edge Description
Plain
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
117-136 AD
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Issued By
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Person Depicted
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Denomination
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Material
Copper
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Axis
06
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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), 1.7 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II.
