1 Sextans (301 BC - 201 BC) front 1 Sextans (301 BC - 201 BC) back
1 Sextans (301 BC - 201 BC) photo
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1 Sextans 301 BC - 201 BC

 
Bronze 46.52 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Uncertain city of Central Italy
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
301 BC - 201 BC
Value
Sextans (⅙)
Currency
As (circa 301-201 BC)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
46.52 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Cast
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#186542
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Boar's head facing left with one dot above and below.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Sextans (301 BC - 201 BC) from Uncertain city of Central Italy made of Bronze weighing 46.52 g is that it features the image of a mythical creature, possibly a Griffin, on its obverse side. This coin was issued during the Roman Republic and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.