Sestertius (Roma; ROMA) (211 BC - 210 BC) front Sestertius (Roma; ROMA) (211 BC - 210 BC) back
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Sestertius Roma; ROMA 211 BC - 210 BC

 
Silver 0.99 g 12 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Period
Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
211 BC - 210 BC
Value
Sestertius (¼)
Currency
Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.99 g
Diameter
12 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#387858
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Dioscuri galloping, right; below, mark (monogram of ROMA); in exergue, inscription. Line border.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ROMA

Translation: Rome

Comment

Weight varies from 0.82g-1.14g

 

Minted in Italy (South East)

Interesting fact

The Sestertius coin was used to pay soldiers and was worth one-fourth of a Roman denarius, which was the standard unit of currency at the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (211 BC - 210 BC)  - - - - - -

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