© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Drachm Anonymous; ROMA 234 BC - 231 BC
| Silver | 3.24 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 234 BC - 231 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (?-235 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.24 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#383674 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horse galloping, left; above, inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA
Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 3.09g-3.29gInteresting fact
The Drachm coin was used during a time of significant political and social change in Rome, known as the "Crisis of the Roman Republic." This period saw the rise of powerful generals and politicians, including Julius Caesar, who would eventually lead to the downfall of the Republic and the establishment of the Roman Empire. Despite the turmoil, coins like the Drachm continued to be used as a symbol of Roman prosperity and influence.
