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Denarius M; ROMA 208 BC
208 BC year| Silver | 4.31 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 208 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.31 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#384388 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dioscuri galloping, right; below, inscription; in linear frame, inscription. Line border.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
M
ROMA
Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 3.6g-4.31gInteresting fact
The Denarius (M; ROMA) coin was used as a means of payment for Roman soldiers during the Roman Republic. It was a silver coin that was valued at 10 asses, which was a significant amount at the time. The coin featured the image of Roma, the goddess of Rome, on one side and a bundle of rods and an axe on the other, which symbolized the power and authority of the Roman state. The coin was minted in large quantities and was widely used throughout the Roman Empire, making it an important part of Roman commerce and trade.
