Description:
This small bronze denomination, the quadrans (equal to one-quarter of an as), was struck under Emperor Claudius and circulated widely in the mid-1st century AD. Despite its modest value in antiquity, the coin carried imperial imagery reflecting Claudius’ authority and Rome’s prosperity—common motifs include agricultural symbols (modius of grain), the scales of justice, or Minerva, goddess of wisdom and war.
Coins like this are excellent teaching pieces, as they would have been used daily by Roman citizens for minor purchases, from bread to wine. Their humble character makes them accessible yet historically significant—connecting modern collectors to the daily economy of the Roman world.
Presentation:
This specimen is housed in a display box, making it an attractive piece for both collectors and gift presentation. Its clear legends and identifiable reverse type allow for confident attribution to Claudius’ reign.
Description:
This small bronze denomination, the quadrans (equal to one-quarter of an as), was struck under Emperor Claudius and circulated widely in the mid-1st century AD. Despite its modest value in antiquity, the coin carried imperial imagery reflecting Claudius’ authority and Rome’s prosperity—common motifs include agricultural symbols (modius of grain), the scales of justice, or Minerva, goddess of wisdom and war.
Coins like this are excellent teaching pieces, as they would have been used daily by Roman citizens for minor purchases, from bread to wine. Their humble character makes them accessible yet historically significant—connecting modern collectors to the daily economy of the Roman world.
Presentation:
This specimen is housed in a display box, making it an attractive piece for both collectors and gift presentation. Its clear legends and identifiable reverse type allow for confident attribution to Claudius’ reign.
