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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
60 As Spearhead 2; ROMA 209 BC
209 BC year| Gold | 3.36 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 209 BC |
| Value | 60 As |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.36 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#386935 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle on thunderbolt, right. In right field spearhead.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA
Interesting fact
The Roman Republic's coinage system was based on a standardized system of weights and measures, with the As (plural: Asses) being the basic unit of account. The 60 As coin, also known as a "Spearhead 2" denomination, was a common coin during the Roman Republic and was used for everyday transactions. It was made of gold and weighed 3.36 grams, which was a significant amount of gold for a coin at that time. The fact that the Roman Republic was able to produce such a standardized and reliable coinage system, with coins like the 60 As, helped to facilitate trade and commerce throughout the Roman Empire.
