© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Aes Signatum Anonymous 280 BC - 250 BC
| Bronze | 1662.52 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 280 BC - 250 BC |
| Value | As (1) |
| Currency | As (circa 280-221 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1662.52 g |
| Size | 180 × 87 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#377199 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tripod.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aes Signatum coin is that it was one of the first coins to feature a standardized design, with the image of a Roman god or goddess on one side and a symbol or letter on the other. This standardization made it easier for people to recognize and trust the coinage, and it helped to establish the Roman Republic as a major economic power in the ancient world.
