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quadrans, Roman Empire, Augustus, 4 BCE
quadrans, Roman Empire, Augustus, 4 BCE
Object numberCC59.2.0305

quadrans, Roman Empire, Augustus, 4 BCE

Date4 BCE
Emperor
CultureItalian
MediumAes
DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 1.61 cm, 2.86 g
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968
On View
Not on view
PeriodRoman Empire
Classification(s)
Denomination
Language
Minting Official
Minting Location
Region
Obverse Description
Legend around large SC in center.
Obverse Expanded
PUBLIUS BETILIENUS BASSUS SENATUS CONSULTO
Obverse Legend
P BETILIENUS BASSUS SC
Obverse Translated
P. Betilienus Bassus. By decree of the senate.
Reverse Description
Legend around garlanded altar in center.  Altar is difficult to make out on our example.
Reverse Expanded
TRIUMVIR AERE ARGENTO AURO FLANDO FERIUNDO
Reverse Legend
IIIVIR AAAFF
Reverse Translated
Triumvir monetalis
BibliographySutherland, Augustus 456
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