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© Roma Numismatics Limited
As 217 BC - 215 BC
| Bronze | 119.5 g | 53 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
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| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 217 BC - 215 BC |
| Value | As (0.1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 119.5 g |
| Diameter | 53 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#199174 |
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| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow left; above, I
Script: Latin
Lettering: I
Interesting fact
The As coin was used during a time of significant economic and political change in ancient Rome. The Roman Republic was expanding its territories and trade networks, which led to an increase in commerce and the need for a standardized currency. The As coin was introduced as a replacement for the earlier Roman coinage, which was made of gold and silver, and was not suitable for everyday transactions. The As coin, made of bronze, was designed to be more practical for everyday use and was widely accepted throughout the Roman Republic. Its design featured the image of a Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and endings, on one side, and the image of a ship on the other, symbolizing Rome's maritime power and trade connections.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (217 BC - 215 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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