© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
As Ass; ROMA 169 BC - 158 BC
| Bronze | 23.52 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 169 BC - 158 BC |
| Value | As (0.1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23.52 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#429239 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow right; above, donkey standing right; before, I; below, ROMA.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I
ROMA
Interesting fact
The As (Ass; ROMA) coin was used as a standard circulation coin in ancient Rome during the Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) and features the image of a horse on its reverse side. The use of the horse symbolized the power and strength of the Roman Republic, and it was a common motif on many Roman coins during this period. Additionally, the coin's obverse side features the letters "ROMA" in bold, indicating the coin's origin and allegiance to the Roman Republic.
