1 Sextans (301 BC - 201 BC) front 1 Sextans (301 BC - 201 BC) back
1 Sextans (301 BC - 201 BC) photo
© Bertolami Fine Arts

1 Sextans 301 BC - 201 BC

 
Bronze 44.10 g 29 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
44.10 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Cast
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#186547
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Knucklebone.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Sextans coin was used in ancient Rome as a form of currency, and its name comes from the Latin word for "six," because it was worth six asses, or small copper coins.