© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As Apex and Hammer; ROMA 211 BC - 208 BC
| Bronze | 47.74 g | 37.4 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Apex and Hammer |
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211 BC - 208 BC |
| Value | As (0.1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 47.74 g |
| Diameter | 37.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#385000 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow, right; above, mark (apex and hammer); before denominational mark; below, inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I
ROMA
Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 38.36g-64.59gInteresting fact
The As (Apex and Hammer; ROMA) coin was used during a time of significant economic and political change in Rome, with the Roman Republic expanding its territories and trade networks. Despite being made of bronze, which was a less valuable material than gold or silver, the As coin was widely accepted and used in trade throughout the Roman Republic. Its design, featuring the apex (a pointed crown) and hammer, symbolized the power and authority of the Roman state.
