Obverse © zongo
Obverse © zongo
Denarius Anonymous; ROMA 211 BC - 208 BC
| Silver (.900) | 3.50 g | 16 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 | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 3.50 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#53247 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Dioscuri galloping right, two stars above; above or below, mark; in linear frame, inscription.
Line border.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA
Edge
Plain
Comment
Many variants of reverse marks are known.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Roma, the personification of the city of Rome, on the obverse (front side), which was a common design element on Roman coins during this time period.
