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The product is a c.100-43 BC bronze AE Quadrans coin from Carteia, Baetica (modern-day Gibraltar), minted under Augustus Caesar. It is certified by NGC and features on one side the head of Fortuna (Tyche) right, trident behind, and legend before. On the other side, Cupid riding a dolphin is depicted, with legends above and below. This ancient Roman coin falls under the historical period of Roman Provincial (100-400 AD) and is a valuable addition to any coin collection. Features Issuer: Carteia (Baetica) Emperor: Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) Type: Standard circulation coins Year: 25 BC Value: Quadrans (1⁄64) Currency: Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) Composition: Bronze Weight: ~3.6 g (generally) Diameter: ~19 mm (generally) Shape: Round (irregular) Technique: Hammered Orientation: Variable alignment ↺ Demonetized: Yes Number: N#394888 References: RPC Online I# 116, Vives# 128-11, ACIP# 2609, GMI# 965, NAH# 947, LV# 419.65, Cecas# 26a.A50 Obverse: Head of Fortuna (Tyche), right, trident behind, legend before. Script: Latin Lettering: CARTEIA Reverse: Cupid riding dolphin, right. Legends above and below. Script: Latin Lettering: IIII VIR EX D D Unabridged legend: Quattuorvir Ex Decreto Decurionum Translation: One of Four Men, by decree of the Council Edge: Plain, irregular Mint: Carteia, Baetica, modern-day Gibraltar, Gibraltar