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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Double litra Anonymous; ROMANO 264 BC
264 BC year| Bronze | 14.99 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 264 BC |
| Value | 2 Litra (⅖) |
| Currency | Drachm (?-235 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14.99 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#383625 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; before, sword; around, inscription; below, letter.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMANO
K
Translation: Of Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 12.43g-16.65gInteresting fact
The Double Litra coin from Rome, minted in 264 BC, during the Roman Republic, features an image of a Roman warship on its reverse side, signifying the Roman Empire's growing naval power and influence in the Mediterranean region.
