© Ernst Haeberlin; 1910. "Aes Grave". Joseph Baer, Frankfurt, Germany (CC0)
© Ernst Haeberlin; 1910. "Aes Grave". Joseph Baer, Frankfurt, Germany (CC0)
1 Sextans 275 BC - 225 BC
| Bronze | 53.78 g | - |
| Issuer | Carsioli (Central Italy) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 275 BC - 225 BC |
| Value | 1 Sextans = ⅙ As |
| Currency | As (circa 275-225 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 53.78 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#184038 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Double-headed axe (bipennis) with handle.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Only two examples are known. The first known example has been published, with pictures, and is in a private collection with a recorded weight of 53.78 grams. A second example has been reported, but its weight has not been published.Some sources say this coin was struck circa 270 BC.
Interesting fact
The 1 Sextans coin from Carsioli (Central Italy) was used as a form of currency during the Roman Republic and features the image of a mythical creature called a "Sextans," which is a creature with the body of a lion and the head of a man. This coin was minted during the reign of Roman Consul Gaius Aurelius Cotta, who was known for his military victories against the Carthaginians. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the power and strength of the Roman Republic, and it was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the region.