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quadrans, Roman Empire, Augustus, 8 BCE
quadrans, Roman Empire, Augustus, 8 BCE
Object numberCC59.2.0302

quadrans, Roman Empire, Augustus, 8 BCE

Date8 BCE
Emperor
CultureItalian
MediumSilver
DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 1.84 cm, 2.42 g
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968
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PeriodRoman Empire
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Obverse Description
Right hands are clasped, holding a caduceus.
Obverse Expanded
PULCHER, TAURUS, REGULUS
Obverse Legend
PULCHER TAURUS REGULUS
Obverse Translated
Pulcher, Taurus, and Regulus
Reverse Description
III VIR AAAFF is inscribed around S C.
Reverse Expanded
TRIUMVIR AERE ARGENTO AURO FLANDO FERIUNDO, SENATUS CONSULTO
Reverse Legend
III VIR AAAFF, S C
Reverse Translated
Triumvir of moneyers.  By decree of the senate.
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