Quinarius (Anonymous; ROMA) (211 BC - 208 BC) front Quinarius (Anonymous; ROMA) (211 BC - 208 BC) back
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Quinarius Anonymous; ROMA 211 BC - 208 BC

 
Silver 2.08 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Period
Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
211 BC - 208 BC
Value
Quinarius (½)
Currency
Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.08 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#67134
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

The Dioscuri riding right, each holding couched lance.
ROMA in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ROMA

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Quinarius coin is that it was used as a means of payment for Roman soldiers during the Second Punic War.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (211 BC - 208 BC)  - - - - - -

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