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© British Museum
Denarius Staff; ROMA 209 BC - 208 BC
| Silver | 4.48 g | 20 mm |
| 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 | 4.48 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#386392 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dioscuri galloping, right; below, mark (staff); in linear frame, inscription. Line border.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA
Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 3.78g-5gInteresting fact
The Denarius coin features the image of a staff on one side and the word "ROMA" on the other, indicating its origin from the Roman Republic. Interestingly, the Denarius was the first Roman coin to depict the image of a goddess, in this case, the goddess Roma, who was personified as a female figure representing the city of Rome. This coin was minted during the reign of Roman consul Marcus Claudius Marcellus, who was known for his military campaigns against the Gauls.
