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Denarius Apex and Hammer; ROMA 211 BC - 208 BC
| Silver | 4.12 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Apex and Hammer |
| 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 | 4.12 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#384999 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Dioscuri galloping, right; above, mark (apex and hammer); on tablet, inscription. Line border.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA
Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 2.84g-4.69gRRC 59/1a
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma, right; helmet has straight or nearly straight visor. Border of dots. Behind, symbol (X).
Reverse: Dioscuri galloping right. Line border. Above; symbol (Apex, Hammer). Below, legend (ROMA).
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RRC 59/1b
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma, right; helmet has curving visor. Border of dots. Behind, symbol (X).
Reverse: Dioscuri galloping right. Line border. Above; symbol (Apex, Hammer). Below, legend (ROMA).
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