Denarius (Branch; ROMA) (209 BC - 208 BC) front Denarius (Branch; ROMA) (209 BC - 208 BC) back
Denarius (Branch; ROMA) (209 BC - 208 BC) photo
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica

Denarius Branch; ROMA 209 BC - 208 BC

 
Silver 4.57 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Period
Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
209 BC - 208 BC
Value
Denarius (1)
Currency
Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC)
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.57 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#386373
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering: ROMA

Translation: Rome

Comment

Weight varies from 3.27g-5.15g

Minted in Sicily

RRC 76/1a
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma, right, with loop beneath visor. Border of dots. Before, denominational mark (X). Behind, mark (branch).
Reverse: Dioscuri galloping right. Line border. Below, in linear frame, legend (ROMA).

@American Numismatic Society

RRC 76/1b
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma, right, with loop beneath visor and curl on left shoulder. Border of dots. Before, denominational mark (X). Behind, mark (branch).
Reverse: Dioscuri galloping right. Line border. Below, in linear frame, legend (ROMA).

@American Numismatic Society

RRC 76/1c
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma, right, with loop beneath visor. Border of dots. Before, denominational mark (X). Behind, mark (branch tied with fillet).
Reverse: Dioscuri galloping right. Line border. Below, in linear frame, legend (ROMA).

@British Museum

RRC 76/1d
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma, right, with loop beneath visor and curl on left shoulder. Border of dots. Before, denominational mark (X). Behind, mark (branch tied with fillet).
Reverse: Dioscuri galloping right. Line border. Below, in linear frame, legend (ROMA).

@British Museum