Denarius (Anonymous; ROMA) (211 BC - 208 BC) front Denarius (Anonymous; ROMA) (211 BC - 208 BC) back
Denarius (Anonymous; ROMA) (211 BC - 208 BC) photo
© British Museum

Denarius Anonymous; ROMA 211 BC - 208 BC

 
Silver 4.17 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Period
Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
211 BC - 208 BC
Value
Denarius (1)
Currency
Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC)
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.17 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#385512
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Dioscuri galloping, right; in linear frame, inscription. Line border.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ROMA

Translation: Rome

Comment

Weight varies from 2.03g-4.74g

Minted in Sicily

RRC 68/1a
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma, right. Border of dots. Behind, denominational mark (X).
Reverse: Dioscuri galloping right. Line border. Below, legend (ROMA). Below, symbol (Corn-ear).

@Bibliothèque nationale de France

RRC 68/1b
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma, right. Border of dots. Behind, denominational mark (X).
Reverse: Dioscuri galloping right. Line border. Below, legend (ROMA).

@British Museum