© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius Wheel; ROMA 209 BC - 208 BC
| Silver | 4.22 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 | 4.22 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#386397 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dioscuri galloping, right; below, mark (wheel); in exergue, inscription. Line border.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA
Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 2.96g-4.39gInteresting fact
The Denarius (Wheel; ROMA) coin was used as a means of payment for Roman soldiers during the Second Punic War, which lasted from 218 to 201 BC. The coin's design features a wheel on the obverse side, which symbolized the Roman Republic's engineering and technological advancements, and the goddess Roma on the reverse side, representing the power and authority of the Roman state. The coin's silver content and intricate design made it a valuable and reliable form of currency, and it played a significant role in financing the Roman military's operations during this critical period in history.
