CVC & Collectables presents a classic early Roman Republican silver Quadrigatus, struck anonymously circa 225–214/2 BC, graded NGC XF. This important transitional coinage bridges Rome’s early silver issues and the later denarius system. Featuring a bold janiform portrait of the Dioscuri and a dramatic reverse of Jupiter hurling thunderbolts from a speeding quadriga, this coin embodies the martial and divine identity of early Rome.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: Roman Republic (Anonymous)
- Date: Circa 225–214/2 BC
- Denomination: Quadrigatus
- Material: Silver
- Weight: 6.62 g
- Obverse: Laureate janiform head of the Dioscuri, with detailed sideburns curling outward
- Reverse: Jupiter hurling a thunderbolt from a galloping quadriga driven by Victory; ROMA incuse on a raised tablet below
- References: Crawford 28/3; Sydenham 64; HN III 334; RBW 66
- Grade: NGC XF
Collectibility:
Well-preserved Quadrigatus coins are highly desirable due to their historical context, artistry, and rarity. This XF-graded example offers strong details, especially in the Dioscuri’s facial features and the dynamic quadriga scene, making it a key acquisition for collectors of early Roman Republican coinage. Find more alike here!
