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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius C. Considius Paetus; C•CONSIDIVS 46 BC
46 BC year| Silver | 0.78 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 46 BC |
| Value | Sestertius (¼) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.78 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#394484 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Double cornucopiae on globe. Border of dots.
Comment
Babelon Considia 11.
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin was used to pay soldiers and was worth one-fourth of a denarius, which was the standard unit of pay for Roman soldiers.
