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© British Museum
Drachm Anonymous; ROMA 241 BC - 235 BC
| Silver | 2.884 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 241 BC - 235 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (?-235 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.884 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#383665 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horse's head, right, with bridle; below, inscription; behind, sickle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA
Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 2.884g-3.34gInteresting fact
The Drachm coin was used during a time of significant political and social change in Rome, with the Roman Republic transitioning from a system of consuls to a dictatorship under Julius Caesar. Despite this turmoil, the coin remained a stable and widely accepted form of currency throughout the Roman Empire.
