Denarius (Staff and Club; ROMA) (208 BC) front Denarius (Staff and Club; ROMA) (208 BC) back
Denarius (Staff and Club; ROMA) (208 BC) photo
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Denarius Staff and Club; ROMA 208 BC

208 BC year
Silver 4.00 g 20 mm
Description
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
4.00 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#390015
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

The Dioscuri galloping r.; below, staff and ROMA in tablet.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ROMA

Comment

Uncertain Etruria mint.

Interesting fact

The Denarius (Staff and Club; ROMA) coin from Rome, minted in 208 BC, features a unique design that showcases the city's symbol, the she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus, surrounded by the letters "ROMA." This coin was minted during the Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) and is made of silver, weighing 4.00 grams. Its design and material make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.