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© British Museum
Sestertius Anonymous; ROMA 211 BC - 208 BC
| Silver | 0.93 g | 12.6 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211 BC - 208 BC |
| Value | Sestertius (¼) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.93 g |
| Diameter | 12.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#385615 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dioscuri galloping, right; in linear frame, inscription. Line border.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA
Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 0.85g-0.93gMinted in Sicily
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin was used to pay soldiers and was worth one-fourth of a Roman denarius, which was the standard wage for a Roman soldier.
