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© British Museum
Denarius Anonymous; ROMA 211 BC
211 BC year| Silver | 3.71 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 | 3.71 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#384375 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dioscuri galloping, right; in linear frame, inscription. Line border.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA
Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 3.71-3.88gInteresting 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 features the image of a bust of Roma, the personification of Rome, on one side, and the letters "ROMA" on the other. It was made of silver and weighed 3.71 grams. Despite its small size, the coin played a significant role in the Roman economy and was widely used for trade and commerce.
