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Denarius Rostrum Tridens 1; ROMA 211 BC - 208 BC
| Silver | 3.6 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Rostrum Tridens 1 |
| 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 | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#385460 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dioscuri galloping, right; below, mark (rostrum tridens); in linear frame, inscription. Line border.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA
Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 3.55g-4.37gInteresting fact
The Denarius (Rostrum Tridens 1; ROMA) coin was used to pay the soldiers of the Roman Republic during the Second Punic War, which lasted from 218 to 201 BC. The coin's design features the image of a rostrum, a symbol of Roman naval power, on the obverse (front side), and the letters "ROMA" on the reverse (back side). The use of this coin as a form of payment for soldiers highlights the importance of the Roman military during this time period.
