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As sextantal Branch; ROMA 211 BC - 206 BC
| Bronze | 51.85 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211 BC - 206 BC |
| Value | As (0.1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 51.85 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#67139 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Prow of galley right; palm branch above, I in right field, ROMA in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I
ROMA
Comment
The sextantal as has a theoric weight of 55 grammes.Interesting fact
The As sextantal coin was used during a time of significant economic and military growth for the Roman Republic. It was introduced during the Second Punic War (218-201 BC) as a replacement for the earlier Roman coinage, which had been devalued due to excessive issuance. The As sextantal was valued at six times the weight of a standard Roman coin, and it helped to stabilize the Roman economy during a period of high inflation. Its design featured the image of a Janus-like head on the obverse (front) side, and a prow of a ship on the reverse (back) side, symbolizing Rome's maritime power and trade connections.
