© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Semis Publius Manlius Vulso; ROMA 210 BC
210 BC year| Bronze | 8.82 g | 25.9 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Publius Manlius Vulso |
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 210 BC |
| Value | Semis (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.82 g |
| Diameter | 25.9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#385473 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow, right. Above, denominational mark. Behind, mark (monogram of MA).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S
MA
ROMA
Unabridged legend:
Publius Manlius Vulso
ROMA
Translation: Rome
Comment
Publius Manlius Vulso was a member of the Roman patrician gens Manlia. In 210 BC he was praetor of Sardinia. (Wikipedia)Sardinian mint
Interesting fact
The Semis coin featuring Publius Manlius Vulso, also known as the "Roma" coin, was minted in 210 BC during the Roman Republic. It's interesting to note that the coin's design has a unique feature - the image of Roma, the personification of the city of Rome, is depicted on the coin, which was a rare occurrence in Roman coinage at the time. This coin is considered a rare and valuable artifact for collectors and historians, providing a glimpse into the economic and political climate of ancient Rome.
