© British Museum
© British Museum
As Anonymous 230 BC - 226 BC
| Bronze | 291.017 g | 64 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
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| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 230 BC - 226 BC |
| Value | As (1) |
| Currency | As (circa 280-221 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 291.017 g |
| Diameter | 64 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#383734 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Roma wearing Phrygian helmet, left; behind, club.
Comment
Weight varies from 217.13g-291.017gInteresting fact
The As coin was used during the Roman Republic, a time when Rome was still a republic and not yet an empire. The coin features the image of a Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and endings, on one side and a ship's prow on the other. This design was meant to symbolize the Roman Republic's strong navy and its ability to navigate through the challenges of the ancient world.
