Bronze Coin, Rome, 149 BC 2011.77.63

Physical Description

• Axis: 9

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 6.45
  • Diameter (in mm): 23.5

Typological Description

Source: RRC 210/5

• Object Type: Coin
• Date: 149 BCE
• Denomination: Quadrans
• Manufacture: Struck
• Material: Bronze

• Authority

  • Issuer: C. Iunius
  • • State: Roman Republic

• Geographic

  • Mint: Rome

• Obverse

  • Symbol (Behind): Three pellets (denominational mark)
  • Portrait: Hercules

• Reverse

  • Symbol (Before): Three pellets (denominational mark)

References

• Reference: RRC 210/5
• Reference: Sydenham 393c
• Reference: Babelon Junia.5

Administrative History

• Identifier: 2011.77.63
• Department: Roman
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

• Provenance

  • Purchase from Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 61, 5-6 Oct. 2011, Lot 894. Ex RBW Collection.

Notes

• Green patina, very rare.

Rights

• CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
• License: Public Domain Mark (images)
• Rights: No Copyright - United States