© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Didrachm Anonymous; ROMA 214 BC - 212 BC
| Silver | 6.45 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 214 BC - 212 BC |
| Value | Didrachm (2) |
| Currency | Drachm (?-235 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.45 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#384219 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter in quadriga, right, driven by Victory. Jupiter holds sceptre in left hand and hurls thunderbolt with right hand; below, mark; in linear frame, inscription. Line border.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA
Translation: Rome
Comment
Was minted in Sicily.Interesting fact
The Didrachm 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 featured the goddess Roma on one side and two soldiers on the other, symbolizing the Roman Republic's military power and influence.
