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Denarius Anonymous; ROMA 211 BC
211 BC year| Silver | 4.46 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 211 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.46 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#384372 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Dioscuri galloping, right; incuse on tablet, inscription. Line border.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA
Translation: Rome
Interesting fact
The Denarius (Anonymous; ROMA) coin was used as a means of payment for Roman soldiers during the Second Punic War, which lasted from 218 to 201 BC. The coin's design featured the goddess Roma on the obverse (front side) and a horseman on the reverse (back side). The use of this coin as a form of payment for soldiers helped to standardize the Roman currency system and facilitate trade throughout the empire.
