As (Anonymous; ROMA) (211 BC - 210 BC) front As (Anonymous; ROMA) (211 BC - 210 BC) back
As (Anonymous; ROMA) (211 BC - 210 BC) photo
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As Anonymous; ROMA 211 BC - 210 BC

 
Bronze 33.28 g 34.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Period
Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
211 BC - 210 BC
Value
As (0.1)
Currency
Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
33.28 g
Diameter
34.3 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#386114
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Prow, right. Above, mark (corn-ear). Before, denominational mark.

Script: Latin

Lettering: I

Comment

Weight varies from 24.08g-41.4g

Minted in Sicily

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a Roman warship, known as a trireme, on its reverse side. This design was used to symbolize the power and military prowess of the Roman Republic.