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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Quadrans of Claudius
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Quadrans of Claudius

Place FoundEl Jem, Tunisia, Africa
Place CreatedRome, Italy, Europe
CultureRoman
PeriodImperial, reign of Claudius
Date41-42 CE
MediumCopper alloy
Credit LineGift of Dr. John H. Ridley
Dimensions9/16 in., 0.099 oz (1.5 cm, 2.8 g)
Object number1991.007.007
Label TextObverse: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG, with modius on three legs

Reverse: ...[P]ON M TRP IMP C... (rest of inscription illegible), with SC at center
ProvenanceEx coll. John H. Ridley, Atlanta, Georgia, purchased El Jem, Tunisia, 1972.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art
Technical NotesDie Axis: 9