© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Double litra Anonymous; ROMA 230 BC - 226 BC
| Bronze | 6.74 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 230 BC - 226 BC |
| Value | 2 Litra (⅖) |
| Currency | Drachm (?-235 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.74 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#383730 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pegasus galloping right; above, club; below, inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA
Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 4.07g-8.7gInteresting fact
The Double litra coin was used as a means of payment for Roman citizens, but it was also used as a tool for propaganda. The coin's design featured images of Roman gods and goddesses, as well as symbols of Roman power and authority. This was done to promote the idea of Roman supremacy and to reinforce the idea that the Roman Republic was a powerful and prosperous state.
