Coin (reverse), a copper quadrans of Trajan

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This copper coin was minted in Rome for the Roman emperor Trajan sometime between 98 and 117 AD. It is a type of coin known as a quadrans, used in Scotland by the Roman army for dealings within the army.

The reverse, struck off centre, depicts a boar walking towards the right. The letters 'S C' (for Senatus Consulto) are below.

For dealings within the army, and for transactions with foreign merchants, the Romans in Scotland used coins minted elsewhere in the empire. Dealings with natives were based on barter. The quadrans was the lowest value coin, used as small change.

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• Online ID: 000-100-061-939-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C11497
• Date: 98 - 117
  Minted between 98 and 117 AD
  
• Material: Copper; both sides slightly off-centre; slight wear. Inscription: Obv. IMP CAES TRAIA [N AVG G] ERM; bust of Hercules right, with lion's skin / Rev. Boar walking right; S C in exergue
  Coin Type: RIC 702
  Coin, quadrans
  
• Dimensions: 16.00 mm D / Die Axis: 6.0
  
• What: Coin Type: RIC 702
  Coin, quadrans
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: Trajan
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  Roman Empire
  
• Event:
• Description: Copper quadrans of Trajan, Rome, AD 98 - 117
  
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