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© Trustees of the British Museum
60 As Mars; ROMA 209 BC - 208 BC
| Gold | 3.34 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 209 BC - 208 BC |
| Value | 60 As |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.34 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#312366 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle on thunderbolt, right; on right, mark.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the god Mars on one side and the abbreviation "ROMA" on the other, indicating the Roman Republic's emphasis on military power and its connection to the god of war.
