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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Didrachm Anonymous; ROMANO 275 BC - 270 BC
| Silver | 7.19 g | 20.26 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 275 BC - 270 BC |
| Value | Didrachm (2) |
| Currency | Drachm (?-235 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.19 g |
| Diameter | 20.26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#383499 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horse galloping right. Line border.
Star above.
Comment
Weight varies from 6.79g-8.81gEight-rayed star (RRC 15/1a) and sixteen-rayed star (RRC 15/1b):
@Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Interesting fact
The Didrachm coin was used as a standard unit of currency in ancient Rome and was equivalent to two Roman denarii. It was first introduced during the Roman Republic and was used until the reign of Julius Caesar. The coin was made of silver and weighed around 7.19 grams, as . One interesting fact about the Didrachm is that it was used as a means of payment for Roman soldiers. Soldiers were paid a certain amount of Didrachms as part of their wages, and the coin was also used to purchase goods and services within the Roman Empire. This highlights the importance of the Didrachm as a currency and its widespread use throughout the empire. I hope this fact is helpful and interesting! Let me know if you have any other questions.
