© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
As Crescent 1; ROMA 207 BC
207 BC year| Bronze | 32.14 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 207 BC |
| Value | As (0.1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 32.14 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#384547 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow, right; above, denominational mark and mark; below, inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I ☾
ROME
Comment
Weight varies from 32.14g-54.97gInteresting fact
The As (Crescent 1; ROMA) coin was part of a series of coins issued during the Roman Republic that featured a crescent moon on the obverse (front) side, which was a symbol of the Roman goddess Luna. This coin, in particular, was issued in 207 BC and features the image of a crescent moon on the obverse, along with the inscription "ROMA" on the reverse (back) side. The use of the crescent moon on Roman coins was a common motif during this time period and was meant to signify the growing power and influence of the Roman Republic.
