© British Museum
© British Museum
Aes Signatum Anonymous 280 BC - 250 BC
| Bronze | 1389.00 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 | 1389.00 g |
| Shape | Rectangular (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#383426 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pegasus flying left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMANOM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aes Signatum coin is that it was used as a form of currency during a time when Rome was transitioning from a monarchical system to a republican system. The coin's design, which features a janus-like head on one side and a sheep's head on the other, symbolizes this transition and represents the balance and unity that the Roman Republic aimed to achieve.
