© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
As Anonymous; ROMA 225 BC
225 BC year| Bronze | 321.05 g | 73 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 225 BC |
| Value | As (1) |
| Currency | As (circa 280-221 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 321.05 g |
| Diameter | 73 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#384099 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull right; above, mark; in exergue, inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L
ROMA
Translation: Rome
Comment
RRC 37/1aObverse: Head of Minerva, facing, wearing helmet with three crests.
Reverse: ROMA; Bull, right; L
@Münzkarbinett Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
RRC 37/1b
Obverse: Head of Minerva, facing, wearing helmet with three crests.
Reverse: ROMA; Bull, right; I (denomination mark)
Image: ?
RRC 37/1c
Obverse: Head of Minerva, facing, wearing helmet with three crests.
Reverse: ROMA; Bull, right; Caduceus
@Bibliothèque nationale de France
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 Roman Republic's military power and naval prowess.
