Bronze Coin, Rome, 113 BC - 112 BC 2011.78.13

Physical Description

• Axis: 9

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 7.15
  • Diameter (in mm): 20

Typological Description

Source: RRC 293/2

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 113 BCE - 112 BCE
• Denomination: Quadrans
• Manufacture: Struck
• Material: Bronze

• Authority

  • Issuer: L. Marcius Philippus
  • • State: Roman Republic

• Geographic

  • Mint: Rome

• Obverse

  • Legend: L·PHILIPPVS
  • Type: Head of Hercules, right.
  • Symbol (Behind): Three pellets (denominational mark)
  • Portrait: Hercules

• Reverse

  • Legend: ROMA
  • Type: Prow, right.
  • Symbol (Above): Rooster
  • Symbol (Before): Three pellets (denominational mark)

References

• Reference: RRC 293/2
• Reference: Sydenham 552
• Reference: Babelon Marcia.13

Administrative History

• Identifier: 2011.78.13
• Department: Roman
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

• Provenance

  • Purchase from Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 61, 5-6 Oct. 2011, Lot 1128. Ex RBW Collection, ex Triton sale I, 1997, 1126.

Notes

• Green patina, rare.

Rights

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