© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As Victory, ROMA 211 BC - 208 BC
| Bronze | 49.73 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 49.73 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#385331 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Prow, right; above, mark (Victory) and denominational mark; below, inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I
ROMA
Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 45.33g-61.43gInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the goddess Victory (ROMA) on one side and a mythical she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus on the other, which symbolizes the legendary founding of Rome.
